Platinum4

Swapped out my old cartridge for the low-output version and the difference in tracking detail is immediately obvious. Surface noise on well-worn LPs is noticeably quieter too. Took a few tries to dial in the VTA but it was worth it.

I opted for the high-output version to match my preamp, and the clarity across the midrange is remarkable. The Timbre series really brings out detail without sounding clinical.

First time using a low-output cartridge and the silence between notes is genuinely startling. Had to bump up my phono stage gain, but the extra headroom makes everything sound more open.