Warm sounding phono cartridge

@artemus_5 It could possibly be due to the cartridge change.

When I upgraded from a Dynavector XV-1s to a Lyra Atlas I was amazed at how much less I noticed ticks and pops on my old records. As if they had disappeared. Someone I know at Audio Quest who used to handle the Lyra line explained it this way,

I think what you are hearing re ticks is the fact that the Lyra has a much faster transient response, which also means it has less overhang. Tics and pops start and stop very quickly and have less audible impact on what you hear.

It may just come down to differences in the cartridges. A less resolving cartridge may or may not be the answer

I had Clearaudio cartridges (Talisman V2, then Concerto V2). I mostly like acoustic jazz and classical and I always thought those two Clearaudios had great treble extension, but were rather anemic and analytical in the midrange. I really wanted something warmer, more luscious in midrange. Switching to Dynavector (but as an upgrade to XV-1s) was a revelation. Warmer midrange, but without loss of dynamics or ability to resolve inner details. Then I upgraded again, but to Lyra Atlas. Same but even better in every way.

I realize each upgrade was a doubling in cost or more, but the brands have a fairly consistent sound signature/character. There's a house sound one can depend on IMO. If you don't like it, switch brands. FWIW.