I know the Ortofon Family Sound very well and have expressed an interest in experiencing the Ortofon Verismo in use, and silly me had an invite in the past I never followed up on. The real interest has been the Damper, as I recollect Ortofon stating a New Compound was created for the Verismo.
The Aucurum Coils will share a little Gold with your Koa, The Diamond Cantilever in comparison the the Boron may prove interesting. The differences in the Bodies will be very interesting to see what is the most attractive. A Sumiko Pearwood with Boron Cantilever has always kept itself on the most attractive side of a Rich Tone for my tastes.
Please make more known when the Verismo and the VDH Stradivarius Koa XGW are being used together.