Has anyone upgraded from an AudioTechnica ART9?

How does one make the upgrade? My expecations for buying a $2-$5k cart are through the roof.

Before the ART9 I used an Ortofon 2M Black.

jbhiller09-20-2019 12:54am

chakster Details Discussions Posts This discussion 6,144 posts 09-20-2019 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You should ask our man @pani
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,356 posts 09-20-2019 at 02:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Your “through the roof” expectation bias alone might be enough to make you happy with almost any cartridge that you pay from $2000-$5000 for. On the other hand, you might find that a particular cartridge in that price range is not as good as the art9, if you are able to be honest with yourself. It’s a crapshoot, since ultimately you are the only one who can make the judgment.
mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,570 posts 09-20-2019 at 03:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete jb, what do you have for a phono stage and turntable? Mike