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Cartridge for VPI Classic 3?
I tried both the Lyra Delos and then the Kleos with my Classic 3 tone arm / Scoutmaster combo. I found both these cartridges to be smooth but lacking deep bass and general excitment. I've always loved Dynavectors, but did not want to go to a SUT a... 
Upgrade a Dynavector 20X2 H on a VPI table
OK, it's been a couple of days with a new Zephyr, and I have to say it looks like the solution. I find it hard to believe it trounces both the Lyra Delos and Kleos in terms of musicality and bass response, but there you go...sounds great so far an... 
Anyone using the Clear Audio Virtuoso Wood?
I was sucked into buying a Virtuoso Wood after reading the Stereophile review when I bought my Scout ( incidently feeding an ARC SP16 preamp). Lived with a dry sound with limited bottom end for years until I moved and accidently snagged the cantil... 
Upgrade a Dynavector 20X2 H on a VPI table
Bifwynne, thanks for all your input...I'm going to try the Zephyr! 
Setting Azimuth
BTW, for your Scoutmaster, you can trade in your JMW9 arm for a Classic from VPI...I traded in mine for a Classic 3. You'll get a really nice kit with a template, drill bits etc. a wonderful improvement! 
Upgrade a Dynavector 20X2 H on a VPI table
Unfortunately the only way to increase the gain is to use a step up or move to another phono stage like the Reference Phono 2SE, which has 74db gain potential...no doubt a superb product but even more $$. My wife would probably kill me for sure.Bi... 
Upgrade a Dynavector 20X2 H on a VPI table
Maybe I am hung up on Dynavectors, so in the end I'll have to go to a step-up transformer and another set of cables. But I was wondering if anyone had another suggestion.I just got the PH7 and am somewhat loath to change that one out already...it ... 
Upgrade a Dynavector 20X2 H on a VPI table
Sure...I got back into vinyl about 10 years ago when I bought a Scout, which I ordered with a Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood (based on the Stereophile review) as part of a package. I had an ARC SP-16 at the time for my preamp, which has a MM phono stage...