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Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic?

I just recieved the classic and it totally improved the sound of my analog setup. This is one of the best buys in audio, it only took me half an hour to setup, maybe an hour total from opening the box to playing, this is great for those who just want to listen to great vinyl without the fuss.
I am using a denon 103r with incredible results, the phono stage is a JLTI, an audio experience preamp and sim w-5 amp with merlin speakers, one would think this is a million dollar system.
I highly recommend the classic.
Now would like to improve in the cartridge department.
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timztunz
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With my Aries 3 and 10.5i arm I use a Dynavector XX2 mkII with a Sutherland Hubble phono stage and am extremely pleased with the result. I'm using a gain setting of 55db and a 100ohm load.
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theseventh1
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I'm currently using a Benz ACE S HO through a Furutech AG-12 into the phono stage of a McIntosh MA6900. From my understanding most Benz carts mate well with VPI arms. I'm enjoying mine
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stringreen
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You guys have to remember that VPI now makes their arms with Stainless Steel instead of aluminum. This increases mass a bit. My experience is with the aluminum arms in which Benz's and Dyna's where/are excellent matches but with a bit of damping. Those of you with the Stainless arms will probably require no damping. Shelters and Denons will benefit from the extra mass as well.
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timztunz
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Tru dat Stringreen. Mine is aluminum and has about 3 drops of damping fluid.
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theseventh1
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stringreen,
I believe that the arm on my Classic is made of a combo of stainless and aluminum. Would you comment on this combination of materials and Benz carts.

Thanks, John
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