thanks everyone. I hate to sound lazy, but can you link to the thread by raul? is there a vendor that handles nos cartridges?
i figure a description of my system might help as well. i have an emotive audio sira custom tube pre-amp (as well as the aforementioned mothballed audible illusions), janszen za2.1a hp electrostatic speakers and am awaiting the arrival of the VPI super scoutmaster signature that should be here next week.
I want to stay around the 500.00 mark for this first cartridge. crazy cartridges may come later if i find audio nirvana. i am not married to either mc or mm. i do value immense soundstage and engaging over the ability to hear a cricket fart so hopefully that helps.