Just to add to the confusion I can report great results with Shelter on the 10.5i. I have a 90x I've used with the 9 sig and now the 10.5i and have enjoyed both. The Harmony you mention should be even better. I get a wonderful midrange and balanced extension on the top and bottom ends as well.
cartridge selection for vpi10.5/refsupscoutmasters
I have a koetsu rosewood signature platinum cartridge that is about 10 years old but not used in several years (only about 100 hours on it) and I'm getting a vpi reference superscoutmaster signature table with 10.5 tonearm. I have a pass labs xono phonostage/bat 31se preamp combo with passlabs x250.5 amp and magnepan 20.1 speakers. Is the cartridge going to be a good match or would something like a dynevector xv1s or shelter harmony be better? I'm looking for warmth with good bass. The highs from my speakers are so good that I don't need the cartridge to compensate much. Any thoughts?