I'm having a similar experience with the Zephyr MIMC as @fsonicsmith and @jbny. I like its ultra-natural presentation and really low groove noise which speaks to P. L.'s design goals. But I was hoping for more given the proposed advantages of low mass MI versus MC. I have it mounted on a Mørch DP-8 with a Pass XP-15 phono pre. The Zephyr is reminding me of an Ortorfon A90 without the top end extension? I've put probably 150 hours on the cartridge. I'm wondering if it needs more? Wondering what the Paua or Sussurro might add? I may need to triple check azimuth as well but I have other carts with "advanced" stylus profiles that sound great. I'll use my USB microscope to check.
@req26161, did you decide to go fo a SoundSmith?
@req26161, did you decide to go fo a SoundSmith?