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Cartridge for a VPI JMW10 arm

I need some help guys. I killed my Dynavector 20XL cartridge (by accident I swear! It was not homicide). Of course, being an audiophile, I would like to replace it with something better. Can you give me some suggestions? No very expensive models please, I am on a budget (as always). Most of my LP listening is Jazz, Blues, and classic rock. A very low output cartridge is no problem. I have tons of gain in my Supratek preamp. Thanks in advance and let me know if you need any other info.
slowhand
slipknot1
1,433 posts
 
How about another Dynavector? Maybe the 17D MKII. I replaced the 20X on my Scoutmaster with one and am very pleased with the results. Like you, I also use the Supratek Chenin and listen to a lot of jazz and classical.

I also had the opportunity to hear a Sumiko Blackbird on a SuperScoutmaster and thought it sounded very nice. Both the 17D and the Blackbird retail for about the same.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Slipknot1,

I thought about the 17D2, but that short cantaliever scares me. It looks like it could be a problem on any record that has a warp of any kind. How would you describe the sound?
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
How about the Shelter 501/$850.If you want one,jump quickly as they are 2 months back-ordered.
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
I'm currently using a regular old (new, actually) Denon DL 103 in mine. Best $181 (ncl. shipping from Germany to U.S.) I ever spent.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Tpsonic, I would love to get the Shelter, but I have been told it is not a good match with my tonearm, because of the compliance. I think a guy that works at VPI told me that one of the guys that works there had one on his VPI arm though. I don't understand this compliance issue. Cartridges that I have thought about are:

Denon 103 or 103R
Shelter
ZYX

Can anyone clear up compliance matching issues with me?
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