@gareents.
I just purchased the Soundsmith Paua MKii for 2k which is half price since they had a cosmetic update they have been blowing them out at half price.
I own the Ortofon Candenza Bronze and the Koestsu Black Goldline (which I used for 15 years. Both great catridges but the Paua is in a different stratosphere which it should be it is a 4 thousand dollar catridge. I have a Prime Signature with the Nordost wiring you have and it is a great match, which is tricky to find. You need to look a little harder to find one at half off right now but it is still possible. try Upscale audio.
also the rebuild price is 550 dollars as many times as you need so it if future proof value and will last you forever. the Koetsu is a 2k trade and the ortolan is a 1k retip.
I just purchased the Soundsmith Paua MKii for 2k which is half price since they had a cosmetic update they have been blowing them out at half price.
I own the Ortofon Candenza Bronze and the Koestsu Black Goldline (which I used for 15 years. Both great catridges but the Paua is in a different stratosphere which it should be it is a 4 thousand dollar catridge. I have a Prime Signature with the Nordost wiring you have and it is a great match, which is tricky to find. You need to look a little harder to find one at half off right now but it is still possible. try Upscale audio.
also the rebuild price is 550 dollars as many times as you need so it if future proof value and will last you forever. the Koetsu is a 2k trade and the ortolan is a 1k retip.