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HELP I Need advice SME 3009 vs. 309

I took the analog dive 1 month ago, I purchased a Vpi Hw19 mkII it came with a Sme 3009 arm. Don't applaud yet the problem is, before I even listened to this table,( I have No cartridge and have no Idea where to start) I ran across a deal for a SME 309 tone arm with a vpi acrylic armboard, I was wondering in you analog guy's in your infinite wisdom would help me ....should I sell the sme 3009 in favor of the 309? I want to use the Denon D103 but my preamp Conrad Johnson Pv10a is not quite up to snuff for this cartridge,,,a whole other story,,my question is this ,,given the fact I am going to fully upgrade this table over the course of time is the 3009 worth me upgrading with or should I jump on the 309?...is the 309 that much better and any suggestions on a Good cartrige in the $300-$400 range I also like the Dynavector 20x H ( hi-output)..etc,,, one last thing the preamp I want to use is the Pv10a for now but I also own the pv14L I plan on ordering the monolithic PS1 but the Denon 103 still causes problems as the CJ with the Monolithic doesn't offer enough gain( CJ pre's aren't the most quiet,,, please offer me some suggestions,,,,
braab8

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braab8 OP
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Thanx Twl.. I started researching even more and in another threads you mentioned that VPI TT's can be "heavy sounding " or thick sounding, remember auditioning this table and that
adjective came to mind and kind of stuck with me,( the cartridge was a Shure V15 III ou?..so I am leaning more toward a dynavector either 10X4 mkII. or just going all out
and getting the 20XH, like I said I plan on keeping this TT atleast 2-3 years till I upgrade it to Mk4 status..maybe longer if I add an Origin Live arm ...what I want to know is should I go with the 10X Or 20X,,will the TT show me all there is to be had with the 10..or is there more to be had with the 20X,,again the tonearm is the SME 3009 (it's the older "S" type arm. Thanx for all your advice
Jeff

Please shed some light on the Origin live tonearm (silver)
Is it REALLY that good?...I mean isn't it just a Rega 250?
explain what I might expect with this tonearm on the VPI..
braab8 OP
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DeKay
I'm not sure as the arm came with the table mounted already,
upon careful inspection, all it says is shure 3009 ,,no letter designation, it is silver and has the very stubby counter weight ,,, I don't know if this helps...in any case I am seriously leaning toward the Dynavector 20Xh,,and Plan to upgrade the TT shortly after,,any further suggestions ,,should I use a Mat with this TT?

THANKS A million TWL..the Teres would be an option down the line,ALthough I know you won't believe this ,But I'm really not crazy about it's Looks,,,nontheless I would seriously consider this TT,,
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