Dear Lewm: Certainly I would like to hear the Proteus based on what Ebm posted.
I own the Phoenix and heard both Orpheus versions and IMHO the Phoenix is better choice. This is not the first time that a top of the line model is beated for one of its " little " brothers: well with these cartridges that's happening.
Obviously that everything depends on each one music/audio prioriites and performance qualities/characterisitcs of each audio system.
Anyway, Transfiguration is for me a very well regarded cartridge manufacturer in its own virtues. Sad to know that the original designer passed away.
Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
I own the Phoenix and heard both Orpheus versions and IMHO the Phoenix is better choice. This is not the first time that a top of the line model is beated for one of its " little " brothers: well with these cartridges that's happening.
Obviously that everything depends on each one music/audio prioriites and performance qualities/characterisitcs of each audio system.
Anyway, Transfiguration is for me a very well regarded cartridge manufacturer in its own virtues. Sad to know that the original designer passed away.
Regards and enjoy the music,
R.