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which would you replace first?

My father is looking to improove his Vinyl set-up which consists of Soutmaster (STOCK) a Benz MC cart (the $600 model...red "ACE"?) and a Musical Surroundings Phonomena stage with Kimber Hero cables. Between the stage and cart what would give most bang for the buck in the $1500 price range if we only want to replce 1 of the 2 at this time. Thanks as always...............HAPPY NEW YEAR
chadnliz
audiofeil
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I'd replace the entire Scoutmaster/JMW-9 combination.

It is an incredibly underachieving component.
chadnliz OP
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Once again Bill you cloud the waters but it aint gonna happen.....focus man!! :) (you know I love ya Bill)
chadnliz OP
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Thanks guys, Steve my dad's dealer doesnt stock that line and I know he will want to do business with John R. any ideas of carts he carries....I will call you when back in Ohio.
audiofeil
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Right back at you Chaz but no mid-fi and above cartridge will ever perform well in that arm.

Happy new year.
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stringreen
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I am floored when you say the VPI scout/jmw9 is an underachiever...I'd rewire the arm with Nordost, but anytime I heard it, it was an overachiever
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