Best cartridge under $1500.

Need help Agoners...have been torn between buying Dynavector 17D3, Ortofon Quintet Black, Sumiko Blackbird. Any other better alternatives?
Thanks!

cohicks404-08-2018 2:23pm

avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 04-08-2018 at 08:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete bump it up a little and go for the ortofon cadenza blue. bold dynamics, a real punchy rocker that sounds great on all genres. shreds the 2m black and sounds better than the art9.
cohicks4 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 04-08-2018 at 10:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Avanti, sounds up my alley!
austinbob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 198 posts 04-09-2018 at 12:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m really happy with the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC. Right at $1500.
miketuason Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 264 posts 04-09-2018 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lyra Delos
jdpalmer1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 04-09-2018 at 03:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Love the 17D3, don't think you can get a more accurate cart on the market. Fussy with setup is the only downside.