Mono recordings

rockyboy,

Since I'm an all analog guy, I can't compare the DAC over a cartridge, but I do get the priority of a new cartridge over losing weight. Ha ha!

Lots of great responses rockyboy. The only way you'll ever know is to someday try it for yourself. It will be a point of finances in the end as to if you're willing to spend the money necessary to go this route over improving what you already have or buying more music.