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Best cartridge for VPI Scoutmaster Signature

I listened to this turntable today with a Clearaudio cartridge (not sure which one). It sounded fantastic, but I'd like to hear other options.

I like a lot of detail, a deep and tall soundstage, well defined bass... you know, the nirvana we're all looking for.

This will likely be paired with B&W PM1's, a PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium KT88, Simaudio 310LP Phono Stage and Nordost Blue Heaven interconnects.

I mostly listen to classic rock (Floyd, Grateful Dead, Led Zepplin, Dylan, Tom Petty), New Wave (The Cure), indie rock (Boo Radleys, James, Modest Mouse), Shoegaze (Slowdive), and jazz (Mingus, Parker, Coltrane). Obviously I'm naming bands more people here would know, but my taste gets eclectic after these jumping off points.

Any specific cartridges that do well for all of this?
bgupton

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Add Lyra Delos and Kleos to the list. I mounted a Lyra Kleos on my tricked-out VPI Classic (reg 1/2 plinth and Classic 3 tonearm). Phenominal performing combo.

They seem to work on the longer heavier VPI arms, but my Kleos had pretty noticeable sibilance on a JMW 9 sig. It does not have such sibilance on my SME 309. Also, the Kleos instructions recommend fixed bearing arms.

Grados and Dynavectors seem to work well on the 9 Sig. I have a 20XH on mine that tracks and sounds good.

Y'all be cool,
Robert A. Ober
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