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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
cableplex
40 posts
 
Technics makes a 3 gram weight. Seems silly to buy a weight but they are only $3. Part #SFPZB3501.

Picture can be found on page 2.
http://www.nuloop.com/dj_equipement/Technics/sl1210m5g.pdf

It also works as a spacer which would help on tonearms like Rega where VTA cannot be compensated for the lower profile of the Denon cart.
cableplex
40 posts
 
I just tried a 3 gram weight on my scout with the DL103.

While it did clean up the sound, it made it sound worse. The highs got bright and the midrange magic was gone.

I guess YMMV is appropriate here, or need less weight.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Cableplex,

Thanks for giving the 3g weight a try. I think I will check into getting a ZYX cartridge. Not sure which model yet. Thanks to everyone for your input.
cableplex
40 posts
 
Hi Slowhand,

No problem.

I can get you ZYX carts. Let me know which model you want.

matt
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Lloyd Walker has one of the ZYX cartridges for sale at his website:www.walkeraudio.com or call him,he can discuss the cartridges he has heard:610-666-6087.Happy hunting!
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