What are the most balanced relatively neutral cartridges at each price level ?

Say,

level 1 - up to$1k.

level 2 - up to $3.

level 3 - up to $5k.

level 4. - any price.

Personally, I wouldn't want much colour at the source level.

inna04-15-2025 2:40am

panzrwagn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 604 posts 04-19-2025 at 09:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Under $500? Ortofon 2m Bronze or Hana EH. Under $1000? Ortofon 2m Black or Hana SL or SH Mk 2. Also, The Hana S Mk 2 carts are probably the best overall value available. Under $2000? Hana SL or SH, Over $2000? Hana Umami Blue ($2500) or Red ($3950) Over $4000? Honestly, not sure why you'd need to go there.