Recommend an MC cartridge

Investigating the Umami Blue might supply info that encourages it to be a Cart’ of Interest, with quite a few $$$’s left in ones coffers if a purchased item.

The Link is an Older discussion on similar requested info.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/cartridge-advice-please-2

@dwcda

At $5k you should look at the Etsuro Blue ( Cobalt ). Resolving and very musical.

It is a substantial upgrade from the Hana's ( which are the Etsuro designers lower range ).

Personally I found the MSL nice, a little bit of warmth in the mids, but not as resolving through the mids as some others in that price range.

If your looking at My Sonic Labs you should also be looking at Airtight and Haniwa as they have the same designer…

This is a good read comparing a number of cartridges in this segment.

https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/comparison-of-some-cartridges-in-the-4k-segment-mkii-etsuro-hana-benz-allnic-kiseki-phasemation.32994/

Maybe Ortofon cadenza bronze as it was used by many vendors at audio shows.  The Ortofon Winfield also got rave reviews.  At your price point, many good options.