I have a scout with 20xl2 and like it very much. I have it going to a dynavector p75. The p75 has special setting for dynavector carts. Both pieces sound great together. That said, your herron should be big step up from my p75.
Dynavector 20XL-2 vs. Soundsmith Zypher
I'm currently running an Audiotechnica OC-9MLII in my VPI Scout--very nice cartridge for the money. I'm considering an upgrade and have narrowed the field to these two models. Phonostage is a Herron VTPH-2 so no real restrictions as far as gain or load settings. Both carts appear to be good matches for the JMW-9 tonearm. I'm looking for a tonally neutral presentation with very quick and clean bass and good inner detail. Thoughts? Anyone compare these directly in a Scout?