Old VPI Scout: Cartridge Help

Thanks for response. The blue came with the TT and was said to have low hours. So who really knows. I definitely believe in break in.

From what I read some people do think it's a tad bright and forward. Sadly if that's true it's a bad match for my amp. My amp can be sharp in the highs when matched incorrectly.

I like the resolution just a tad to sharp cause listening fatigue.

I want a warmer sound but still keep a good bit of detail.

I also setup the cart myself. First time. I think it's done right. But I could be wrong.

Try lowering your VTA a little bit. I bought an Ortofon Red for shits and giggles to mess around with and it's an amazing cart. Not forward or bright, in my system anyway.

Also, it did take about 50-60 hours to settle in.

All Bull shite aside, IMHO, Darkstar you would benefit greatly by switching to a Dynavector 10x5. While the Ortofon Blue is a good cartridge it does not compare to the solid, dynamic, full range and warm to neutral sounding Dynavector. The Scout is a great table and it deserves at least a 10x5 to make it shine. Also, Dyn 20x would require a very good Phono pre and would be a Great bump in sound quality. The Dyn 10x5 is a more cost effective way to see if you like what the Dynavector can do for you. @ $450.00 its a very good deal as well.

..sounds like you need a Benz cartridge in there....and absolutely....set any cart up correctly