Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?

In top of the line or near top of the line system.

inna02-22-2025 11:50pm

rsf507 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,355 posts 02-23-2025 at 12:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Curious what cartridges you have heard? Also can depend on the arm and how it matches together. For me the answer is a BIG yes.
inna OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,458 posts 02-23-2025 at 12:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have never heard such expensive cartridges. It's for $50k analogue front end, I don't operate in that territory. I am simply interested in others' impressions.
bigtwin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,274 posts 02-23-2025 at 01:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete $5000 difference is pretty dramatic to me. 🤣
ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,330 posts 02-23-2025 at 02:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely. The best cartridges I have heard are the over $10K and the sound quality jumped a lot. One being the Esturo Gold and top of the line Grado... are the ones I remember. I’m probably going to buy an Esturo when I am able.