if you did buy the new schiit sol.......

It screams for a London/Decca but they’re not inexpensive. I heard it at AXPONA with a Nagaoka MP11 and their set up video uses a Grado Black(?). What I heard was a somewhat clear but mellow sound. With the Grado, which can be even more laid back, they may prefer that type of voicing. I prefer a lot more clarity and detail. At $400, you might look at the Audio Technica VM750SH. Quite bright before run-in of around 10 or 20 hours. Then it’s pretty awesome with 3D soundstage.

thanks for the feedback guys, I was thinking of just buying the schiit phonostage as well.  

i will check out the suggested cartridges

Conrad a collaborator on the arm design mentioned 12 to 13 gr
eff mass less cart.

Nagaoka MP-150. Best bang for the buck cart there is

The Nagaoka looks great!  Anybody try the carts higher up the chain?