I had a VPI classic 3 and an Ortofon Cadenza black and switched to a Dynavector XV 1S and it a was a nice upgrade. I still think the Cadenza sounded really good and had a lot of that next level sound you get from the best carts. I don't know the blue but I would guess it would be really good. Also Hana Umami Red is really good. I never tried it on the VPI but it's great on the Rega P8
