Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?

Anyone out there have a reputable guy who knows the nuances of carts in the $2000+ range? So many opinions.....

current set up

VPI Super Prime Scot / 10.5 arm

Hana ML

Harbeth 40.3XD

What's going to drastically improve my sound / detail....mostly listen to Hard Rock, Zeppelin etc....

Thanks!

tommypenngotti01-16-2024 6:30pm

theflattire Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 134 posts 01-23-2024 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think HW said he heard no difference between the gimbal and uni-pivot. The difference I think is in the arm construction/thickness. Some folks just don't get the uni-pivot.
tommypenngotti OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 01-24-2024 at 12:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @theflattire pardon my ignorance , HW?
theflattire Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 134 posts 01-24-2024 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Harry Weisfeld
hifiguy42 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 150 posts 01-26-2024 at 01:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seconding Brian Walsh, very knowledgeable and a super nice guy to boot.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,565 posts 01-26-2024 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A unipivot bearing is physically quite different from a gimbal bearing. That’s plain to see. Whether one can hear a difference between two otherwise identical tonearms that is purely due to the type of bearing is up to the listener. I’m surprised if HW really can’t hear the difference. I think he has to say that to keep the peace.