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A good cartridge match for a VPI Scout 1.1 w/ JMW-9T arm, under $1,000

Looking to match a Scout 1.1 w/ cartridge with acoustic Americana, jazz,and chamber music...Very little rock/pop listening these days...Budget, $1,000 or less.

 I have a Pro-Ject tube box 2 phono stage, Belles LA-01 pre and SA-100 power, Tannoy Rev. 8XT speakers...

Thanks!
larseand
sturgus
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The 103 is a good choice. Some more are.
1: Nagaoka  Mp-500
2: Soundsmith Carmen
3: AT ART-9
4:Denon DL-S1 if you can find one.
The Denon 103's that have been modded
ZU- Paradox
Sturgus
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dweller
3,792 posts
 
Look for a deal on a Sumiko Blackbird MC. With the right preamp (I use a tube Mcintosh pre), it's got fabulous sound.
larseand OP
61 posts
 
Thoughts on the Ortofon 2M Black? HANA MC Shibata?
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noromance
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The others are better than the Ortofon Black.

wolf_garcia
6,712 posts
 
I've also heard great things about the Hana MC Shibata (the low output one seems like the preferred version) from at least the 2 audio joints around here (Goodwin's and Natural Sound). In fact, I don't recall any other new cart getting so much positive attention…came out of nowhere seemingly, so it's either real good or real profitable for the sellers or maybe both. I may have to get one.
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