cartridge recommendations


hello all
I,m looking for a new cartridge for my vpi classic, my budged is $2500. I currently have a dynavector 10x5, but the upgrade bug has hit me. The sound smith zephyr MK/II is one i've been considering and also the ortofon cadenza bronze. The rest of my system is a luxman L505U integrated and spendor S8E speakers. I listen to neil young, the dead just to give you an idea of what kind of music interests me. Thanks in advanced, also if you have any other recommendations i would greatly appreciated it.
johnm21

Showing 2 responses by mattmiller

Hi John, I would recommend the Transfiguration Orpheus! This is a real Gem. Also, I would highly consider the LYRA DELOS for the VPI Classic. Both of these are excellent for your table.
The Proteus is a $3900 cartridge way beyond the $2500 budget, you can find a used Orpheus for under $2500, all day. I agree with the Stillpoints and platform tweak. Really, a great match for the VPI classic with the unipivot tonearm is the DELOS by Lyra, and its only $1500.