I like Peter and his business model and have owned the MIMC Star (original version). It is a good cartridge but I feel that the Soundsmith line is now overpriced and there are other cartridges that represent a better value for money. For example, the ART 9 which I ran before the MIMC Star was half the money and at least as good (better actually in most ways). However, IF you plan to buy, hold, and retip then the value of the SS carts is hard to beat.