Help with MC Cartridge Recommendation to Swap from Ortofon 2M Black MM

@jbhiller  Did you buy a MC and if so, what did you get and how does it compare with the 2M Black?

I bought a used Dynavector 20xh Soundsmith retip here on Audiogon for $360.  But, I haven't been able to use it as my Roksan Radius mk1 table is out of commission. 

I bought a used Origin Live Aurora mk1 for $750, yet it's not here yet.  I'll follow-up shortly.  

I do have to say the Ortofon 2M Black has a big, almost bombastic sound.  It could be a touch more graceful, delicate and articulate, but it's a fantastic cart. 

If it’s a Level 2 SS retip in great shape that’s a really nice price. If it mates well with your setup, you are in for a treat!

I use the re-tipped 20XH on my Townshend Rock 3 / Ittok setup (into a Juicy Music phono stage) and it is spectacular -- detailed, layered, smooth, dynamic, nuanced, and very well balanced. There is an organic wholeness to the presentation that immerses and involves the listener, and invites listening sessions deep into the night.

This has been my "goto" cart for years, so I’d say if you don’t get this then arm synergy is amiss, or your setup is not precise. I use 2.0g VTF, VTA has arm tube exactly parallel, 1.0g for bias, and Baerwald nulls set up very carefully with bright light / magnifying lens. Enjoy!