I second the Transfiguration Proteus, have had one for about a year with a vector 4 tonearm and Basis 2200 table. I love it - haven’t heard the Benz but sounds like a winner also.
Phono cartridge Goldilocks
I recently sold my Koetsu RSP because it way way too dark in my system. I bought a Kleos SL as I had several recommendations that it provided great clarity and treble extension. Well it does, but perhaps too much for the system.
I am looking for something that fits between the two in terms of overall speed, clarity and upper mids-treble presentation. One person recommended My Sonic Labs.
The system is:
Schroder SQ reference arm on an SP-10/Steve Dobbins plinth table.
Coincident phono stage and Frankenstein 2 amps
Audio Kinesis Zephrin speakers
Budget is around $5k-$7k and a used cartridge is fine.
I am looking for something that fits between the two in terms of overall speed, clarity and upper mids-treble presentation. One person recommended My Sonic Labs.
The system is:
Schroder SQ reference arm on an SP-10/Steve Dobbins plinth table.
Coincident phono stage and Frankenstein 2 amps
Audio Kinesis Zephrin speakers
Budget is around $5k-$7k and a used cartridge is fine.