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Lower end Soundsmith cartridges vs others in same price range?

Soundsmith seems to be a great option for the long term due to their retipping prices. I'm just curious if the performance of the Otello or Carmen is better than anything under $1000 from AT, Ortofon, Hana, etc. I'm running a Technics 1200GR-Elac PPA-2 MM/MC Phono pre. 

I'm not looking for other options as much as opinions on the Soundsmith VS other options.
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schubert
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I have run The lowest price Soundsmith for a year and a Nagoka MP-200 on my other TT . Have even switched them.
The MP -200 is FAR better ! Both cost 400 $ .
TT''s were Pro-Ject Per.spect 6 and Rega  6 . Both of them cost the same .
schubert
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Me as well  mr mr , doubt if I will ever change .
schubert
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You have to be at least  at the 2,000 $ Soundsmith range  to best a Nagoka  going for 400 bucks . And not by much .
Been there .
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