Thanks Sabih ! The Aurender with my DAC is a strong argument in favor of an all digital system, but I think if that turntable had a better cartridge I'm sure it would better digital on really great recordings. I have a number of records that sound really good even with a modestly priced cartridge. I prefer quite a few over their digital counterpart. But for most listening sessions, nothing beats a good streamer and DAC for me.
I want to go up a few notches with my next cartridge. It's hard with cartridge choice because it's not something that is easily A/B'd. I have heard good things about ZYX , Hana , and Dynavector in the $1200 or so range. It's not that the Bronze doesn't sound great, it does but I think that table deserves a little better.
My daughter is getting married next Sept so I am in a holding pattern for a little while. At some point I will bump it up a few notches with respect to cartridge
