There are a lot of good suggestions here but one thing you should consider is whether you plan on installing the cartridge yourself or have it installed at the dealer where you purchased the cartridge. In my case I definitely want the latter but the local dealers don't carry a lot of boutique lines. Miyajima and Lyra are my preferred choices but try finding a dealer in the northeast. The one good things about Hana is there are at least 3 dealers that cover the line in a 50 mile radius of where I live. If you're up to the challenge of installing it yourself the options are definitely in your favor.
High end cartridge
I post similar question in other forum, but didn’t get help I need.
I want buy high end cartridge to replace my old one, I have very little experience with cartridges, only entry level of Ortofon, Denon, and Shelter, the last two brands I didn’t like them. So I like ask folks here who have great experience with cartridges, and with VPI FB Gimbal tonearm.
I’m concern very much about SQ differentials, I like full body sound, live, punch, authority, and neutral. My first choice will be Ortofon Cadenza black, but before go for it, I want check other brands for better alternative.
I see many people go for Lyra or Dynavector, I’m aware they are high end, but I have doubt the sound charastric of these cartridges not close to what I want, but more similar to Denon, and Shelter.
I wonder if my assumptions are correct?
And about Soundsmith, Benz, Van Den Hul, how good are these? And compare to Ortofon?
And will be other brands worth to check?
Thanks to all.
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