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JMW 10.5 tonearm cartridge recommendation

I am buying a used VPI classic 1. It comes with a JMW 10.5 tonearm. If anyone here is using this arm, what cartridge do you recommend as a good match. I own a Soundsmith boheme cart that is on my current table. From the specs on the JMW arm, it looks like it may be a bit too light for the arm. Can anyone calculate tonearm resonant frequency for me. I couldn't find a formula to do it. Specs are below.

Tonearm: JMW 10.5i SE - Mass is 12.3g
Cart: Soundsmith Boheme Mass is 6.8g - Compliance 22um/mN

Thanks for your help

Andy
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kgturner
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I've used a Dynavector DV-20XL on a JMW-9 Signature and my current JMW-10.5i with excellent results. Based on anecdotal evidence, the most common carts for JMW arms are Benz, Dynavector, and Lyra.
swanny76109
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I have run both a Cardas Myrtle Heart (which is a Benz Ruby 2) and currently run a Dynavector xx2 mk2 and both have worked great. The Soundsmith VPI model is supposed to be very good too, it is a higher output moving iron. There have been a lot of discussions about it, a great value around 1K. I might try it out next go around. Have fun w/ the Classic, it is a great table.
bifwynne
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I own a Classic too. My primary carty is the Soundsmith VPI Zephyr and backup is the DV 20X2H. While I like the DV, IMO, the Zephyr is much better. Another plus for the Zephyr is that Peter Ledermann can retip it pretty quickly for only $250.

Your OP mentions that the Soundsmith Boheme compliance is 22um/mN. The complaince factor for the Zephyr and DV 20X2 ranges something between 10 and 15. So, I second the suggestion that you call either Mike at VPI or Peter at Soundsmith for advice re compatibility.
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jmcgrogan2
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I believe that I recall reading that VPI recommends cartridges weighing more than 7 grams and with compliance greater than 10. I think Dynavector's, Lyra's and Sumiko's are popular with VPI tables/arms. I'm running a Sumiko Blackbird with my Scoutmaster/JMW-9 Signature with good results.
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jtwrace
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I'm using a Zu Denon 103 Prime on my recently purchased Classic 1.
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