These are for the rich only!
The rich audio buffs are usually not scientists or engineers, and lack basic technology understanding, to "fine tune" the turntable/arm/ cartridge setup. Their systems rarely have optimal sound quality. They "throw money away" and believe high cost = best.
They go for "snob appeal" to impress other rich friends.
Proper arm/cartridge setup with expensive $1K to $3K, (but not ridiculous) cartridges is all you need for SOTA sound!
There is no rational justification for spending $10K to $15K on a cartridge IMO.
YES I have heard the big buck cartridges FYI.
The rich audio buffs are usually not scientists or engineers, and lack basic technology understanding, to "fine tune" the turntable/arm/ cartridge setup. Their systems rarely have optimal sound quality. They "throw money away" and believe high cost = best.
They go for "snob appeal" to impress other rich friends.
Proper arm/cartridge setup with expensive $1K to $3K, (but not ridiculous) cartridges is all you need for SOTA sound!
There is no rational justification for spending $10K to $15K on a cartridge IMO.
YES I have heard the big buck cartridges FYI.