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Advise on cartridge for Scout

I am expecting a VPI Scout this week. My system is Dynaudio contour 3.0,Musical Fidelities 3.2cr pre,and a Anthem amp2 se. After reading all the posts I can,I am worried about the the setup sounding very thin and analitical. The price range is around $500. Any suggetions for a musical,open sounding cartridge are welcome.

Thanks
Tim
flemke
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jmcgrogan2
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Tim,
I'd try a Dynavector 10X5, I never tried one of the new ones, but I was very impressed with the older 10X4 mk II version. One of the best 'bang for the buck' cartridges out there, IMHO.

Regards,
John
valleyplastic
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I agree with Jmcgrogan2 on the Dynavector. I went with the 20 XH on my Scout and I am very pleased. The reason for the 20 XH is that I have a MM phono stage on my McIntosh and the 20 XH is a High out put MC which works well in place of going with a MM Cartridge.
Dave
stefanl
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Does anyone have the Frequency Response specs. for the Dynavector 10x5? Not the 20hz-20Khz flat response but the response like (i.e at -3db 15hz-50Khz)that Ortofon give?
twl
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I also like the Dynavector on the VPI tables and arms.
flemke OP
596 posts
 
Thanks for the responses. Has anyone heard the Scout with Dynaudio speakers? The Benz glide was also on the list.
Tim
flemke OP
596 posts
 
I went with the Dynavector 20XH. Picked it up last night and I will try to do some listening this evening. Sounds very nice so far.
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