Just Bought a VPI Scout


WOO HOO!!!
I finally spent the dough and bought a Scout. I already have two LOMCs on hand, a Denon 301mkII and an Audio Technica AT-33EV. Will these carts match up well with the JMW-9 arm? I'm using a Monolithic Sound phono stage with an Audio Experience Solo tubed step-up. Any advice/opinions from Scout owners out there will be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Sam
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I owned a Scout, and I always used the calculators found on the Vinyl Engine website to match cartridges to the JMW-9 arm. From what I read, neither of those cartridges is the best match. Not saying they won't work--try them, find out--but high compliance carts are what you're looking for.
As I said on the AA board, I have a ZU/dl103 mc ctg which I have been told isn't a high compliance ctg for my Scout and it works and sounds wonderful. You will be fine with your cartridges. Just set up carefully and enjoy.

Bob