I have an SME tonearm. I jumped into the expensive end of phono cartridges in the late 90s. I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. I loved the sound. Then I tried a Benz. I loved the sound of it too and wore it down to a nub as well. I still have their carcasses planning to have them rebuilt someday. I have the Soundsmith Zephyr Star ES now. Absolutely love it best of all. The tracking is perfect from beginning to end. Sound is great and gives me the best from my vinyl.
