Synergy of 5 almost impossible to isolate components; Cartridge, Arm, TT, Mechanical / acoustic isolation and finally the phono stage… infinite number of combinations.near anyway…
I would in the case of the OP… try to have an exchange with George Cardas… he seems like about as close to source as you might get given your choice of cartridge…
Im somewhat out of balance w a $6,700 Koetsu, $10 ish K Triplaner Ultimate, $15 K Brinkmann Bardo, $4K HRS isolation and $15K REF Phono 2SE… retail.. not what i paid….