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Shortlist of best cartridges with VPI

I'm trading up to a VPI Super Scoutmaster Signature and need a shortlist of best cartridges to consider with it. I have an Ayre K-1xe preamp, Levinson 20.5 mono blocks, Wilson Sophia 1s with current version Transparent reference cables on an SRA craz rack. My tastes in music are wide: pop, rock, folk, jazz & classical. Collection includes a number of early pressing 50s and early 60s Mercury Living Presence and RCA Living Stereo, as well as some Jazz and Rock albums from same period.
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chfs911
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I am currently using the DV dr T XV-1S on a Super Scoutmaster. It is the best I have heard from any front end. I can't say any fairer than that!

The detail and low end control puts my previous decks to shame. The Scoutmaster with standard arm is also a way back from the Super.

Phono stage is the Art V1 which suits the DV well too.

Charles
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