Reference4

First record after mounting this thing and I just sat there grinning — the highs on acoustic guitar finally sound like strings and not static. I went with the high-output version so my phono stage didn't need any fussing, and it tracks my warped old pressings without skipping. Three weeks in and it'

Swapped out my old cartridge for this one and the difference in tracking was immediate—inner grooves that used to sound muddy now come through clean. Picking the right output version for my phono stage took a little research, but once dialed in, it was worth it.

Choosing the right output version for my preamp was easy, and the Timbre series really brings out natural warmth in vocals. Very satisfied with this cartridge upgrade.