If you want to expand your options or increase the performance of your cartridge, consider upgrading the counter weight on your JMW 12... I use this upgrade from a guy in the UK on Ebay. XTC VPI JMW12.5 tonearm UPGRADE COUNTERWEIGHT - NON EU & EXPORT PRICE
Cart for Aries 1 with JMW-12
Was using a Clavis da Capo in my last table, something happened to the suspension on that cart when I put it one the Aries. Now it's a low rider that I'm afraid to use until after I check with Scan-Tech. (Jonathan, are you out there? :) )
Mounted an OLD AT-OC9ML1 that I had; nice but it sounds dark. Might be old age. Hasn't been used in 10 years.
I'm looking for a cart that will be a touch lighter than the OC9 and a bit warmer than the CdC. Strongly prefer something in the sub-$500 range. Using a Herron VTSP-1mc phono stage.
Another / later version of the OC9? Denon 103/103r? Something else?
Mounted an OLD AT-OC9ML1 that I had; nice but it sounds dark. Might be old age. Hasn't been used in 10 years.
I'm looking for a cart that will be a touch lighter than the OC9 and a bit warmer than the CdC. Strongly prefer something in the sub-$500 range. Using a Herron VTSP-1mc phono stage.
Another / later version of the OC9? Denon 103/103r? Something else?