The DeGritter is definitely the way to go. I just upgraded my entire vinyl front end. This was my order: Turntable, phono stage, arm, degritter, cartridge. (JR TRansrotor Rodino, Allnic H-3000, SME 5009, Airtight PC-1 Supreme - totally mind blowing upgrade from my VPI TNT jr, Rhea, Clearaudio Strad II and SME 309. I haven't played digital since I upgraded.
Phono Stage, Cartridge, DeGritter...which one first?
If you were considering any of these changes, which one would make the most immediate improvement without narrowing it down to a specific phono stage or cartridge...interested in some feedback from the analog folks here.