Cartridge Recommendation

Hi
I have a brand new VPI Classic 1 turntable and Chinook preamp. I am looking for the best cartridge for this combination.
I listen to mostly 60's jazz and acoustic rock.
Thanks very much for any advice......
Jeff

banyon10008-01-2012 1:11am

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syntax Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,193 posts 08-01-2012 at 09:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Zyx carts are in general very honest in sound and absolutely uncritical to Tonarms (they guide nearly no energy into the Arm), the VPI will run very good with those. 100RS has a very remarkable Performance for its Price
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 08-02-2012 at 02:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Am on day five of my Chinook upgrade; it is fed by a Lyra Argo i and this combination is detailed dynamic and warm. Low level ambient and spatial cues are well preserved and the Argo tracks beautifully the most heavily modulated grooves.
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 08-03-2012 at 02:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Should have also added that I use a Helikon with an Aries 2 in a second system meaning that, in my experience, Lyra and VPI arms are a great match.
banyon100 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 08-07-2012 at 08:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for all the responses...... I think I am leaning towards the Lyra Delos
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 08-08-2012 at 02:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Delos will be the eventual replacement for my Argo.

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