I am using a 10x5 which replaced a more expensive Clearaudio Virtuosos Wood, and it sounds fantastic while tracking better than the Clearaudio as well. I would not consider a sub $400 cartridge to be "high end" on a $1600 table, and the Scout in particular punches way above its weight. If your phono stage doesn't sound great, you can find some excellent ones in the $400-600 range, I am using a Graham Slee Era Gold V and it is superb.
"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.