Coincidently, a Prime owner is considering the same cart, on the amp forum. That cart appears to be one of those "can't go wrong"
models depending on your personal tastes.
As far as a "music genre specific" model, I think some carts are simply more dynamic and less veiled than others. In the end, its subjective and your ears.
If you haven't read already, the AT ART9 thread is quite active and there are Prime owners with positive results.
I can't imagine bothering with any other cart in the 1k category. My ART 9 is nearing 2 years. Unless I get into a 10k+ table, then I would splurge on something 3K+. Reality-not happening unless
my ENTIRE system was proportionally upgraded$$$$
The Soundsmith MI carts are another "can't go wrong" line.
models depending on your personal tastes.
As far as a "music genre specific" model, I think some carts are simply more dynamic and less veiled than others. In the end, its subjective and your ears.
If you haven't read already, the AT ART9 thread is quite active and there are Prime owners with positive results.
I can't imagine bothering with any other cart in the 1k category. My ART 9 is nearing 2 years. Unless I get into a 10k+ table, then I would splurge on something 3K+. Reality-not happening unless
my ENTIRE system was proportionally upgraded$$$$
The Soundsmith MI carts are another "can't go wrong" line.