I have settled in at about 1.97g. Amazing how consistent these numbers tend to be with the Transfigs. I always ended up at 1.87 with the Tempers. sirspeedy, your remarks, including hyperbole, are just what I expected, as they reflect my own sense of the Orpheus. A lot of "little betters" adding up synergistically to a big step closer to the heart of the music. Though, I tend to understate, in order to allow people to come to their own conclusions. Also, cartridges are such system/taste/setup dependent things, one just never knows. I do know, however, that those who like what the Tempers have done well over the years will absolutely love the Orpheus. It is not so "hi-fi" as some of the others mentioned, but, if you have spent lots of time going to the symphony, or jazz clubs, or (now, finally, with the Orpheus) rock concerts, it will sound very familiar to you.