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Ortofon/Ear 834p

I currently have a Scout TT with a Clearaudio, Virtuoso Wood cartridge that runs through my Ear 834p phono amp. Sound is good but the audiofile in me is always looking for the next notch. I have been offered a super deal on a Ortofon Windfield cartridge (top of the line) for 1/2 normal price. I really hate to pass on this oportunity but I'm not sure my phono amp will be adaquate for this cart. It is MM and MC but I have never used a MC before and don't know the in's and outs of this setup. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. I'm clueless.
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tfkaudio
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I looked over the specs of the Ortofon, and it should be an excellent match with both your EAR 834p and your VPI tonearm (I'm assuming its a JMW9.) The EAR in MC mode has enough gain for any cartridge (approx. 68db). The Ortofon is a heavy cartridge (13.0g), but it does track heavy too (2.3 - 2.8 grams) so it should be easy to dial in the VTF. Compliance is 16, which puts it in the desirable range of the JMW 9 arm.

Cheers.
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