Looking For More Detail

My current setup is a VPI Scoutmaster JMW9/Dyna 20X S.V. 1mv output, I am looking for more detail. What cartridge may be the answer?

jsman07-01-2009 1:36pm

jsman OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 246 posts 07-01-2009 at 06:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My budget would be no more than $1500-2000, my current IC are Audioquest Copperheads. Telefunken and Mullards are the tubes in my phono.
tfkaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 591 posts 07-01-2009 at 06:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lyra cartridges are well known for their detail retrieval, and they match very well with the JMW9 tonearm. Cheers.
jsman OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 246 posts 07-01-2009 at 06:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I forgot to mention VPI setup the cartrdge using a scope.
dmccombs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 112 posts 07-01-2009 at 10:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some Possible solutions: - Dial-in cartridge better - Change Phono Stage loading - Get better phono cable - Put spikes under table - Better Rack Oh, and as far as detailed cartridges, I like the ZYX. I had some Shelters before which are nice, but I think ZYX beats the Shelters at equal price points. I'd try the cheap/free adjustments first though. It sounds like you have a decent cartridge already.
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,867 posts 07-02-2009 at 02:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Adjusting VTA can improve detail.