Phono Preamp and Cartridge selection

"It is as sonically as good as it gets." Sorry, still getting used to a neW KeYboaRt.

I just recently purchased a Ortofon 2m black which is currently in my Miracord 50h Mk II. I plan on putting this in my new VPI. They also recommended the Ortofon Cadenza Black. Retails about $250 more than the 2M Black. I agree phono stage is will give me more bang for the buck now.

If you can get a Cadenza black for $250 more than a 2M Black, RUN and buy it asap!

However, the list price for the Ortofon Cadenza black is almost $2000 more than the 2m black! [not $250!]

Sorry. I meant the Quintet Black.