don't worry about your mac phono stage unless you got off the deepend on a low output mc, which in all honesty is not a good idea. any name brand high output mc or mm will be fine. the mac phono stage old or new is one of the finest.
"High end" cartridge use on VPI SCOUT??
I listed a post earlier about what cartridge would be best used on a VPI SCOUT...I got to thinking...my preamp is a MCINTOSH MX-117 (vintage 1980) and my amp is a MCINTOSH MC-2205 (vintage 1978)....does the phono stage in the older gear justify or merit a "high end" cartridge like a BENZ MIRCO GLIDER, SUMUKO BLACKBIRD or a DYNAVECTOR 10x5??? Will I get my monies worth??? Your thoughts.