What cartridge to use on the VPI Scoutmaster?

Any suggestions on a cartridge that works well on the JMW-9 tonearm on the VPI Scoutmaster? Thanks

lornoah10-28-2005 11:23pm

sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 10-29-2005 at 01:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My local VPI dealer has several different cartridges that he uses on the Scoutmaster demo in his store: Shelter 501; Grado Reference; and the DynaVector Karat that sells for about $750 (can't think of model name -- maybe the 17D?).
moemoney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 158 posts 10-29-2005 at 02:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i love the Lyra line i started with the Dorian, then moved up to the Titan.
jturnock Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 10-29-2005 at 04:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My dealer suggested the sumiko black widow. Very happy with it.
tfkaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 591 posts 10-29-2005 at 04:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ...and if you don't have $4500 for a Titan, try the Dynavector 20XL or H (depending on your phono section). I've heard the Sumiko Blackbird is a great match, too. Cheers.
gingko Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 10-29-2005 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete See this post re. comparison of cartridges on the Scoutmaster. I would go with the Sumiko Blackbird. http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=vinyl&n=329082&highlight=blackbird+dynavector&r=&session=