Thanks for the responses so far. I'm hearing what I thought might be the case with respect to the PS Audio GCPH and that I would likely get more bang for the buck migrating up the line with the cartridge.
xxqq250 - I appreciate your position regarding the cables. However, please recognize that I have to take into consideration the WAF associated with having just invested in brand new cables only to have to repurchase because I changed connectors. I'm pretty confident that there are quality phono stages that are balanced out that will not compromise my choice - although the options are certainly more limited. But, I will assure you that I'm more inclined to deal with the limited choices than to deal with an irate wife who really doesn't understand why I'm wanting to upgrade anything in the first place - it's a true balancing act.
xxqq250 - I appreciate your position regarding the cables. However, please recognize that I have to take into consideration the WAF associated with having just invested in brand new cables only to have to repurchase because I changed connectors. I'm pretty confident that there are quality phono stages that are balanced out that will not compromise my choice - although the options are certainly more limited. But, I will assure you that I'm more inclined to deal with the limited choices than to deal with an irate wife who really doesn't understand why I'm wanting to upgrade anything in the first place - it's a true balancing act.