Whats the best MC cartridge for my new VPI SCOUT?

Before offering suggestions the following questions should be asked:

1. Which Mac preamp? Does it have a phono stage? If so, what are its gain and input impedance?

2. What kind of music will you be playing?

3. What kind of sonic results are you after?

Rattling off some cartridge we happen to like without any effort at qualification won't help Dean_fuller know whether it will suit his system, his music or his sonic priorities.

Dean, the ball's still in your court.

having lived with the scout, jmw 9 and shelter 501 for the last 2 months or so, i'd say the combo is very good!!!

Its hard to go wrong with the shelter 501II.

good luck.

Dear Dean: If your Mac has a phono stage you can use the Sumiko Blackbird that is a very good performer and you don't need any step up device with it.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dyna Karat

I used a Dynavector 20X-H to great effect..highly musical!