Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?

Anyone out there have a reputable guy who knows the nuances of carts in the $2000+ range? So many opinions.....

current set up

VPI Super Prime Scot / 10.5 arm

Hana ML

Harbeth 40.3XD

What's going to drastically improve my sound / detail....mostly listen to Hard Rock, Zeppelin etc....

Thanks!

tommypenngotti01-16-2024 6:30pm

tommypenngotti OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 01-17-2024 at 12:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @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... 😃
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,323 posts 01-17-2024 at 12:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah Denon DL-103 and have a wood body mounted on it then you'll save a ton of money and enjoy the music.
danmar123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 415 posts 01-17-2024 at 01:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 103r rebuild, Rosewood w/Rosewood headshell;
fertguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 269 posts 01-17-2024 at 02:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete MC's long gone....
bubba12 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 429 posts 01-17-2024 at 02:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hana ML is as good as any in that price range.