In my system the London Decca Reference cartridge blows away everything else I have tried for orchestral music. It's a fussy cartridge (but not as much as in the old days) that requires a good tonearm and phono stage match, as well as precise alignment. But nothing sounds like this modern version of an audio dinosaur.
My second go to cartridge for classical are the Ortofon SPUs. I particularly love the SPU Royal GM MkII and Synergy GM models. If you can't do an SPU headshell you can try the SPU Royal N which is made for standard 1/2" cartridge mounting.
My second go to cartridge for classical are the Ortofon SPUs. I particularly love the SPU Royal GM MkII and Synergy GM models. If you can't do an SPU headshell you can try the SPU Royal N which is made for standard 1/2" cartridge mounting.