Cartridge options going forward

Dear @mtwilke : IMHO  What you need is a cartridge that can walk along the quality of your analog rig, the Etna is to much for your analog rig honored its great quality performance this cartridge can shows any audiophile.

This one could gives you exceptional overall MUSIC enjoyment and put on sale the Etna or if you still want the Etna then  you must change your analog rig. Your choice:

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/cartridges/line-series/art-series/at-art9xa

Btw, @elliottbnewcombjr you have no idea about the quality performance of cartridges like the Etna levels.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

Out of curiosity what would be an appropriate analogue rig for the Etna in your opinion?

I’m liking the Lyra Kleos SL.  My first Lyra, and it is a *little* better (but def. better) than the less expensive Dyna XX2MkII, IMO.  Kleos SL is less than 5K.

If you can locate one you might give some consideration to the new "HANA RED".

Recently sent my MC to soundsmith for repair and they did a great job . Having said that have you ever tried a Koetsu or Kiseiki ? They sound stunning and very natural .