Never heard a Garrott. If I were going to spend $1K , the $50 looks would be the buzz kill for me. Trivial but that much dough it better look good.
What is it...a tweaked MM design?
If you go S.S., just make sure you're getting the latest iteration-DEMS
Advantage of the SS is they're domestic. If you crash it-reasonable cost to repair it and even upgrade the stylus if you desire.
Try and up your game to the Zephyr. Also, if your phonostage has 55-60 db of gain, consider the Audio Technica ART 9($1K)
Plenty of positive reviews on the ART9.
What is it...a tweaked MM design?
If you go S.S., just make sure you're getting the latest iteration-DEMS
Advantage of the SS is they're domestic. If you crash it-reasonable cost to repair it and even upgrade the stylus if you desire.
Try and up your game to the Zephyr. Also, if your phonostage has 55-60 db of gain, consider the Audio Technica ART 9($1K)
Plenty of positive reviews on the ART9.