Does it make sense to run a 3k cartridge on a 2k table?

And these are the thoughts I was inviting.

Who spends what on carts vs table price.

I am thinking that once you have a certain level of table then as long as arm and phono are up to the task then why not spend more on a cart?

To add to my prior post, I currently run a table that retails for 28K (without arm), and though I love it - I'd encourage you to get the cartridge you really want first. By all reports your Gold Note phono stage is great, and won't hold you back here. And generally I find that diminishing returns don't kick in yet at the $2K cartridge level, though of course there are always exceptions. 

Really, when you get that next-level cartridge which opens your eyes...nothing finer :)

I have a Kiseki Blue on my $550 JVC QL-Y66F and think it sounds great. I wouldn't put this cartridge on my Music Hall 2.2, but the JVC is a good enough table to let the Kiseki sing. 

I think it is not actually a question :) 

What is someone will ansrew "NO", will you return your cartridge ? 

The price check is relevant only if we comparing brand new products from the shops. But we're all know how good are some vintage DDs for example, comapred to the prices for modern cartridges they are very cheap. 

If you will say $20k cartridge on $2k turntable then it would be stange choice, but $2k versus $3k doesn't looks strange (imo). 

 

I agree with you on this. Don't be afraid to put an expensive tonearm on your turntable. Your cartridge can't perform properly without a well matched high quality tonearm.

uberwaltz OP  "I am thinking that once you have a certain level of table then as long as arm and phono are up to the task then why not spend more on a cart? "