VPI Shyla cartridge?

I'm also interested in listening impressions on this one.  The package with this cart and the new VPI Prime 21+ is very intriguing. 

There was a SS/VPI cartridge.

There was a Dynavector/VPI cartridge
So, if this one, as, ,@tsblejockey says is of ART 7, which Harry said years ago was bright, what should we accept as reality,?

I don't take Harry's recommendations as gospel.

It's an ART-9, just with a red plastic housing. 

"It's an ART-9, just with a red plastic housing."

The ART9 has been my choice for years. Definitely a "can't go wrong" cartridge in the $1K price point.

If you look at the Prime 21 vs the Prime 21+ you are paying a US$2000 premium for a rebadged Audio Technica ART9 which you can buy for a US1k and a better phono cable. This is typical VPI upselling strategy.

The only benefit I can see is it comes pre set up which saves you that hassle if you are a novice.

At US$6500 check out the Rega P10 as a comparison.