I used the OC9 on my VPI Scout for about 6 months. I think it is ok for the money but it was not really my cup of tea. It has detail but can also be a bit strident and harsh at times, not the most elegant or musical sounding cartridge. After returning home one day to find the stylus broken off (another story) I did some reasearch. I purchased the ZYX Yatra, and it is an extraordinary cartridge. An excellent match for the JMW9 arm- compliance and tonearm mass are always an issue when considering a new cartridge. It is wonderfully musical and an excellent choice for Jazz and classical music. One amazing feature is its almost total silence in the grooves of all records, even those in less than perfect shape. An important quality for me. As well as being an audiophile I am a musician with a huge collection of great records not just new audiophile pressings. So in the purchase of a new cartridge you should think about what qualities are important to you sonically and be sure that it is compatible with your tonearm.
