Your question recalls my cartridge quandary from a few weeks ago. I also have a VPI Scout and a Linn Linto phono stage. I recently purchased the Linto and had to either lower the gain on the phono stage or change my cartridge (Dynavector 20XH). I decided to upgrade the cartridge rather than modify the Linto. I was thinking of getting the Dyna 20XL because the 20XH that I had was so good. I ended purchasing the Benz L2 in an attempt to refine my sound. I was not prepared for what happened. The Benz was a major upgrade. It is a supremely detailed cartridge and works marvelously with the scout. If I were you I would make every effort to get the Benz L2, you won't regret it.
Linn Linto phono stage with Scout/JMW9
I have an active Linn system (AV5103 pre into AV5140 speakers and Melodik sub)and am about to add a Scout turntable as I make the return to vinyl.
I have a Linn Linto phono stage and am struggling with choice of cartridge.
I am looking to balance the forwardness of the Linn system with a warmth and a rich tonal quality....not too good at this writing stuff!
I have heard the Benz woody L2, though not in my system, and liked it. My Budget can't quite get there so I'm thinking of the Dyna 20XL or the Shelter 501. (Lyra and Sumiko options appear on the face of it to potentially add to my bright world?)
I've scavenged the archives exhaustively and hope I'm being specific enough here to get appropriate feedback.
I would like to stay with the 64db gain of the Linn Linto phono stage which puts me firmly in the low output camp.
Many thanks for your help.
I have a Linn Linto phono stage and am struggling with choice of cartridge.
I am looking to balance the forwardness of the Linn system with a warmth and a rich tonal quality....not too good at this writing stuff!
I have heard the Benz woody L2, though not in my system, and liked it. My Budget can't quite get there so I'm thinking of the Dyna 20XL or the Shelter 501. (Lyra and Sumiko options appear on the face of it to potentially add to my bright world?)
I've scavenged the archives exhaustively and hope I'm being specific enough here to get appropriate feedback.
I would like to stay with the 64db gain of the Linn Linto phono stage which puts me firmly in the low output camp.
Many thanks for your help.