Cartridge help: Ortofon Cadenza vs. Soundsmith Paua


I recently ordered a VPI Avenger with a 12" 3d arm and need help choosing between the Ortofon Cadenza (bronze or black, though I'd lean toward the bronze because it is the warmer of the two) vs the Soundsmith Paua.  My preferences are for a sound that is not overly detailed, but smooth through entire range, warmer side of neutral, wonderful midrange, and not overly dynamic, lively, detailed where listening fatigue can set in.  

I've previously had a VPI Prime turntable and Ortofon Quintet Black.  It certainly wasn't bad but have been hearing wonderful things about Soundsmith.  My phono stage is the Zesto Andros 1.2, so loading and gain should not be an issue with either.  
djfst

Showing 1 response by melm

"djfst-The  nice thing is the mag drive can always be on the upgrade list."

As it can be for many VPI TTs.

Uniquely, though, the two motor flywheel is applicable to the Avenger.