Upgrading Cartridge - $1000 Soup'er Holiday Edition

I’m possibly upgrading my Nag MP-150 w/JPN-200 stylus. I really like it but feel like I want to experience something on a higher level.

$1k max budget

Technics SL-1200GR (w/fluid damper)

Sutherland Insight 20/20 phono stage

Listen to punk, metal, reggae, 80’s & 90’s alt, electronic/industrial, power noise, and a smattering of jazz.

Looking for a cart with great synergy with both the Technics arm and the Insight phono stage. Looking for a fast, clear sound with great bass.

hana?

DL-1033?

Art9?

Garrott (new)?

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avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,551 posts 12-16-2021 at 05:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AudioTechnica AT ART9 XI (.5mv output). The new ART9s are a little pricier (try upscale audio for a good discount) but they are way beyond the usual run of $1000 cartridges. By a mile. Mine competed quite well on my GR with the ~ $2K Ortofon Cadenza Blue. ART9XI distinguishing characteristics- Super clean and refined, a true high end sound. Colorful and very engaging. Huge sound stage. Dynamic.
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,551 posts 12-16-2021 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete good question, i have not been able to find the capacitance or tried an MM cartridge. i am sure ron sutherland will answer if you e-mail sutherland.
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,551 posts 12-16-2021 at 08:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star ES. ($2K). The ART9 sounded so much better FYI.