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Cartridge recs for VPI JMW arm Please

Hello all. I've recently decided to make a small jump into analog and have everything but a cartridge. I have an upgraded VPI Aries TT, JMW12 tonearm, BAT VK-5P phono pre. I'm looking for a couple of good recommendations for cartridges for this set-up. Budget is $1-2k new. I currently have a Crown Jewel SE that a friend will let me demo, but I'm concerned that the JMW12 may be too heavy for it. Please let me know if you think this cartridge will work as he will give it to me for dirt cheap.
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metaphysics OP
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Thanks Rmaurin. I actually also have an Aesthetix Io, but have it up for sale because I thought it might be too much for this table. Do you find that the Aries/JMW takes full advantage of the Io?
metaphysics OP
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Bamafan: I currently own both an Aestetix Io and a BAT VKP5. They sell for a difference of about $2k on the used market. Since the BAT is no slouch, I was thinking that I could put the additional $2k into a better cartridge and some other system upgrades.
metaphysics OP
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RMaurin: You're convincing me to take the Io off the market. Everyone else: Any more cartridge recs???
metaphysics OP
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Khrys, I have a BAT VK-50SE pre with BAT VK-500 driving Dynaudio Confidence 5s. My Io doesn't have volume control and I also frequently use my SF T3/P3 digital front end so I'd like to keep my pre. Not sure if the VK-50SE falls under your description, but I love it with my digital!
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