Kjl,
My 2c regarding your wanting to upgrade the cart. would find me agreeing with TWL. I have the Dyna 17d on the Aries/JMW 10 and ARC PH3 SE through a Bent Audio MU step up properly loaded to accomodate the Dyna. I find the Dyna a worthy cart to match up with this Table/Arm combo. I think as good as the Scout/9 arm is..Your better upgrading that part first, and then worrying about a higher priced MC. You'll gain more from the better table /arm upgrade than putting a $2000. cart on the Scout/9.
That said, I know TWL has the ZYX cart and loves the sound of it. He has helped me in the past get the most from my analog rig, and offers great advice of which you wont go wrong. He is correct in that the ZYX matches up well with the JMW unipivot designs and yet so does your 17d with a compliance of 15cu. The Shelter may not be the best match anyway for your 9 compliance wise.
Like Dogscanskate, I love the Dyna for its outstanding dynamics,fast transients and attack without getting in your lap or over the top. Truly first rate sound here for the price and beyond. I cant imagine if everything else is set up correctly in your rig, that you would really need to have to upgrade.
Best of Luck-Ken :)
My 2c regarding your wanting to upgrade the cart. would find me agreeing with TWL. I have the Dyna 17d on the Aries/JMW 10 and ARC PH3 SE through a Bent Audio MU step up properly loaded to accomodate the Dyna. I find the Dyna a worthy cart to match up with this Table/Arm combo. I think as good as the Scout/9 arm is..Your better upgrading that part first, and then worrying about a higher priced MC. You'll gain more from the better table /arm upgrade than putting a $2000. cart on the Scout/9.
That said, I know TWL has the ZYX cart and loves the sound of it. He has helped me in the past get the most from my analog rig, and offers great advice of which you wont go wrong. He is correct in that the ZYX matches up well with the JMW unipivot designs and yet so does your 17d with a compliance of 15cu. The Shelter may not be the best match anyway for your 9 compliance wise.
Like Dogscanskate, I love the Dyna for its outstanding dynamics,fast transients and attack without getting in your lap or over the top. Truly first rate sound here for the price and beyond. I cant imagine if everything else is set up correctly in your rig, that you would really need to have to upgrade.
Best of Luck-Ken :)