And get a Mint protractor to optimize whatever cart you get. I am using the ZYX Airy 3 with splendid results.
New VPI Scout II Owner
Greetings all,
I've decided to get back into vinyl after a 20+ year hiatus. I know and trust my local hi fi shop. I have been doing business with them for more than 10 years. After listening to several options I decided on a VPI Scout II and a Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena phono stage. This was over my budget, but I really liked what I heard. My dealer had a slightly used Lynn Adikt MM cartridge which he included in the deal for a few bucks. The cartridge in his demo player was a Lyra Dorian. I am very impressed with the combonation and think I will get one when my pocket book recovers. That said, I would like to hear from others out there about their favorite cartridges. Perferably in VPI Scout tables.
Just FYI, my speakers are Lowther DX4 drivers in a DIY MLTL cabinet driven by a HIGHLY modified Golden Tube Audio SE40-SE (tube). My preamp is a highly upgraded Basie (tube) from DIYHiFiSupply (not the current offering). My CD player is a Lynn Genki and I have a NAD 4300 tuner. My interconnects are all DIY.
I've decided to get back into vinyl after a 20+ year hiatus. I know and trust my local hi fi shop. I have been doing business with them for more than 10 years. After listening to several options I decided on a VPI Scout II and a Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena phono stage. This was over my budget, but I really liked what I heard. My dealer had a slightly used Lynn Adikt MM cartridge which he included in the deal for a few bucks. The cartridge in his demo player was a Lyra Dorian. I am very impressed with the combonation and think I will get one when my pocket book recovers. That said, I would like to hear from others out there about their favorite cartridges. Perferably in VPI Scout tables.
Just FYI, my speakers are Lowther DX4 drivers in a DIY MLTL cabinet driven by a HIGHLY modified Golden Tube Audio SE40-SE (tube). My preamp is a highly upgraded Basie (tube) from DIYHiFiSupply (not the current offering). My CD player is a Lynn Genki and I have a NAD 4300 tuner. My interconnects are all DIY.