Anyone heard/compared these carts?

These are not exactly comparable cartridges... and I don't know if you're looking for something specific?
I would find the Allaerts the most musically precise (tonal accuracy, relative dynamics, good extension maybe a tad on the light side).
To coin a phrase (or two): The Koetsu has the unique ability to pick up what it can give you beautifully and disregards the rest. Hence, you don't bother about that rest.

I haven't heard the Sumiko in familiar surroundings.
Cheers

Hi Gregm
Perhaps I should re-phase my question. I currently have the Dynavector Te Kaitora and would like something "different", an alternative view of the music. An "involving" cart, if you like.

I find the DV TK to be very dynamic and able to throw a wide soundstage. Tonally its smooth and able to produce a liquid midrange, not over bloated. Mmm...seems like you've answered my question.

Have you heard both of the Koetsu's? How are they different?
Thanks

Urushi had more detail -- extension if you will. Rosewood sig was more "romantic" (possibly attributable to more pronounced mids?)
Unfortunately I don't know your Dynavector to compare. Cheers

Hi again Gregm
Hypothetical question. If one desires musical truth, would the Koetsu be considered to be so colored that ultimately it does not satisfy?
I know I'm threading a fine line here, but if you are familar with an LP and know that there is extension and bass punch, but the cart does not reproduce it, that you have this nagging feeling that you're missing something. Or is the mids so voluptous that it differs from a live performance. Something like a 300B tube vs an EL34?
Pls excuse the comparison, I know this isn't exactly the best way to describe a cartridge but I don't have any basis for comparison yet, so any help is appreciated.