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Cartridge for a VPI JMW10 arm

I need some help guys. I killed my Dynavector 20XL cartridge (by accident I swear! It was not homicide). Of course, being an audiophile, I would like to replace it with something better. Can you give me some suggestions? No very expensive models please, I am on a budget (as always). Most of my LP listening is Jazz, Blues, and classic rock. A very low output cartridge is no problem. I have tons of gain in my Supratek preamp. Thanks in advance and let me know if you need any other info.
slowhand

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slowhand OP
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Hi Cableplex,

Thanks for giving the 3g weight a try. I think I will check into getting a ZYX cartridge. Not sure which model yet. Thanks to everyone for your input.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Slipknot1,

I thought about the 17D2, but that short cantaliever scares me. It looks like it could be a problem on any record that has a warp of any kind. How would you describe the sound?
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Tpsonic, I would love to get the Shelter, but I have been told it is not a good match with my tonearm, because of the compliance. I think a guy that works at VPI told me that one of the guys that works there had one on his VPI arm though. I don't understand this compliance issue. Cartridges that I have thought about are:

Denon 103 or 103R
Shelter
ZYX

Can anyone clear up compliance matching issues with me?
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
I recieved an e-mail from Harry at VPI. He said I could use the Denon if I put a 3g headshell spacer on so that the resonance would occur at the correct frequency. Has anyone ever used one of these?
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