Recommended cartridge weight for VPI Scoutmaster

Would it be unwise to use a cartridge weighing 6 grams on the JMW-9 tonearm of the VPI Scoutmaster? I think the recommended cartidge weight for the JMW-9 tonearm is 9-12 grams. Thanks

lornoah11-09-2005 3:08pm

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stanhifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 224 posts 11-09-2005 at 08:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What's fascinating is that VPI had to know years ago with complaint after complaint that the JMW-9 needs more headshell weight and has a poorly designed anti-skating mechanism to finally address this now with cheap 3 gram weights at the customer's expense!!! This is a flawed design with patchworked remedies IMO.

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