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

tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,822 posts 01-17-2024 at 09:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bummer about Ortofon….. Hana has some excellent trade in going….
tommypenngotti OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 01-17-2024 at 10:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tomic601 Yes they do , Upscale offering me $800 trade on a Unami Red...big gamble , $3150 hoping it makes a dramatic difference is alot... 🤔
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,822 posts 01-17-2024 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I know a great guy who just did same… he is on a very happy day 2 of the Red. I’ve had ample listening time w Red - it’s excellent and very competitive w peers.
tommypenngotti OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 01-17-2024 at 10:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks for the info! I've been teetering on the AT ART9XA or ART9XI 🤔
bpoletti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,528 posts 01-18-2024 at 12:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AT ART-9XA is a good upgrade. Second choice is AT OC9XML is possibly the best buy cartridge that performs WAY above its $600 price tag.