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Cart for Aries 1 with JMW-12

Was using a Clavis da Capo in my last table, something happened to the suspension on that cart when I put it one the Aries. Now it's a low rider that I'm afraid to use until after I check with Scan-Tech. (Jonathan, are you out there? :) )

Mounted an OLD AT-OC9ML1 that I had; nice but it sounds dark. Might be old age. Hasn't been used in 10 years.

I'm looking for a cart that will be a touch lighter than the OC9 and a bit warmer than the CdC. Strongly prefer something in the sub-$500 range. Using a Herron VTSP-1mc phono stage.

Another / later version of the OC9? Denon 103/103r? Something else?
bpoletti
bpoletti OP
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Good news. The OC9 has come back after a couple of hours of use. I guess it was just stiff from sitting around. Sounds nice even though it seems a bit dark and unrefined compared to the Lyra.

I will consider the Zephyr and 20x2 when the OC9 decides to give up the ghost.

BTW, this Aries 1 is a new table for me. Quite a nice performer and an improvement over the "modified" TNT 1 I was using.
bifwynne
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Bpolletti, as I said, the DV 20X2 is an ok carty, but the Zephyr sounds much better. I think many DV fans rave about the higher grade DV models. Just be sure your pre can handle the output. Many DV (MC) carties have very low output.
bpoletti OP
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Keith Herron takes care of my VTPH-1 phono stage. No issues with mismatches.
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