Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?

"Better" is infinite in these audiophool threads.

Someone else can chime in on the "better" between the XI/XA.

THE $$ uber exotic  carts use the air core (XA)build. Your Allnic has the gain, so you can use it.

Either, likely will be a good choice among the many.

Your setup has no subs? Another factor in the chase for "the sound"

@tablejockey

yes , better was a poor choice of wording ...improvement in detail/clarity?

I've read the XA is more forgiving (make not so great sounding LPs sound better) & the XI is more detailed ...

I do have subs...dual 18’s...so plenty of coverage... 😃

Yeah Denon DL-103 and have a wood body mounted on it then you'll save a ton of money and enjoy the music.

103r rebuild, Rosewood w/Rosewood headshell;

MC's long gone....