Help me make a decision! Turntable overload

Please believe me, no one can pick a cartridge for you; that's because different cartridges favor different aspects of the music. The cartridge that floats your boat the best can only be discovered by trial and error.

Since different brands have what is called a "house sound", I would advise you to know what this is and have the ability to identify it. Then by trial and error discover which one is most conducive to the music you like.

All these cartridge experts have chosen the best cartridge for them, not the best cartridge for you. That is something you will have to discover for your self.

I see why people don't like  Rega Planer 3; it doesn't sing until after you do all the tweaks, but does it sing?

I forgot how much money because that was over a period of time, replacing the tone arm wire was tricky and required a bit of skill, but that was the biggest improvement; beside the motor of course.

Nevertheless, after all of the tweaks, it's no longer a Planer 3, and I wouldn't trade it or sell it.