I've had a Koetsu Rosewood Signature, Lyra Helikon, Benz Ruby 2 and Dynavector 20XL on my VPI table/arm years ago. I agree with Franks, the Dynavector and Lyra mated best with the VPI IMHO. The VPI has a warm, full bodied sound, with the Benz and the Koetsu, the sound was too warm, even a bit lifeless.
Now if you find that some recordings are a tad bright, it could be that the recordings themselves were mastered with the EQ too high in the upper frequencies. This is not as uncommon as one would hope. So, if you want a cartridge that will help you mask bad recordings, yes, a Koetsu/Benz combined with the VPI will certainly do that, make bad recordings enjoyable. However, on the flip side, you'll also be masking good recordings too.
Cheers,
John
Now if you find that some recordings are a tad bright, it could be that the recordings themselves were mastered with the EQ too high in the upper frequencies. This is not as uncommon as one would hope. So, if you want a cartridge that will help you mask bad recordings, yes, a Koetsu/Benz combined with the VPI will certainly do that, make bad recordings enjoyable. However, on the flip side, you'll also be masking good recordings too.
Cheers,
John