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Phono amp/cartridge question

Currently, my setup includes a Pioneer Pl-630 TT w/Shure V15 type IV cartridge and a Cambridge Audio 640P phono amp. If I were to change to Graham Slee Gold V phono amp and a Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge would it result in an appreciable increase in transparency and bass output? Or would such a change simply be overkill with no real improvement in overall sound? Thanks for all responses.
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The V15 IV is a dull sounding cartridge, it does not do clear.

Tried it in 1979-1980 and ended up going back to the V15 III.

Don't recall it being bass shy, but I used Rogers AB1's to cover the LF's and they did not go very low (started dropping off @ around 55Hz).

Try a thicker platter mat, or place a thin shim mat (or thin LP) under the mat you are currently using to see if the bass is VTA related.

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