Cartridge options going forward

Many suggest restoration.

I would ask Steve’s advice before going any further, he is highly respected.

https://vasnyinc.com/repair-service/

he gave me some good specific advice when I was researching, considering buying something for him to repair, sent him model names of ones I was considering.

I don’t think I will ever buy a very expensive cartridge, especially as I came to decide I would buy new, not re-tip or re-build, I always want a new suspension, so get a better profile and thus longer lasting stylus, enjoy it, new cartridge when needed.

I liked the specs, bought this new one, it’s my first MC, I love it’s wide channel separation imaging ability and it’s tight channel balance which allows a very stable phantom center.

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-coil/at33ptg-2

I agree. Contact Soundsmith before you do anything else. You might want him to rebuild your Etna even if you decide to buy something else. Good luck!

Luxman PD171 turntable, Jelco TK850S tonearm, Cardas Clear Beyond Phono Cable, PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage

Did you try any other cartridges besides Lyra ? 

What's the budget? 

I have owned Lyra for the last 10 years or so, Skala (retipped once by soundsmith), Kleos and most recently the Etna. I did try a Soundsmith Sussuro but did not keep it.  Would like to find something under 5000. Retipping or rebuilding is a long process and I don't want to be without. I am not quite at the replacement/rebuild point yet.Just trying to get a feel for what might be an alternative. That said a legit under 5000 Etna alternative may be hard to come up with.