I currently have two turntables and a handful of cartridges. Both 'tables are decent (both under $2k) and the cartridges vary in price, but all under $1k. The cartridges present all different kinds of flavors. I can barely tell the difference between the 'tables. The 'table and arm combinations do have different characteristics, and the differences come in to play mostly with compliance and resonance issues (my Denon 103 needs a different combo than, for example, my Share v-15). So yes, of course, different carts will yield different sonic results when used to create digital tracks.
And you can rest assured my experience is adequate to properly evaluate a stereo playback system. I would be suspect of somebody who has purchased over 100 turntables and still can't seem to figure it out!
And you can rest assured my experience is adequate to properly evaluate a stereo playback system. I would be suspect of somebody who has purchased over 100 turntables and still can't seem to figure it out!