I'm neither a DJ nor a real audiophile. I'm just a 70 year old guy who likes music a lot and wanted to be able to play the vinyl I haven't touched in 20 years. I upgraded to this cartridge on the theory that DJ's really do know what they're doing, and if it's good enough for them it would be good enough for me. Right on. My vinyl sounds terrific with this cartridge. Very satisfied. Would buy again.