Koetsu-like Cartridge recommendations


Hi fellow Audiogoners - I am looking to replace my Koetsu Onyx long body with a cartridge that has similar midrange characteristics without the flaws of this Sugano classic. I welcome your timely recommendations. Thanks in advance.
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Can you demo a new Onyx? The recent carts have some changes in the design and the sound: tighter, without losing the lifelike timbre. Make sure you have an excellent transport. Koetsu has been designed on turntables, that can do rhythm, and on those, where this is not a priority, one could have some issues. The tone arm should be chosen carefully, Onyx is a low compliance cart.