Recently sent my MC to soundsmith for repair and they did a great job . Having said that have you ever tried a Koetsu or Kiseiki ? They sound stunning and very natural .
Cartridge options going forward
As much as I hate to admit it, my Lyra Etna is getting a little long in the tooth. I really look forward to listening to music with this cartridge but the amount of money they get for it has reached the point where I want to consider a more fiscally responsible alternative. I have owned a Kleos and Skala before the Etna and while the Kleos is good, it is not an Etna. Any ideas?