What's the limit for cart upgrade/VPI Scout?


Been looking at archived threads, and don't see this particular question, so here goes- what's the limit of how good a cartridge you can put on the VPI Scout? Currently using a Lyra Dorian, which sounds great, but I can't help wondering what would happen if say, a Titan i or other high-end cart were to be used? Anyone tried it? Silly question, I know, but is one better off investing in more in the way of a table, or in a cartridge? Sorry, had to ask. Thanks, Dan
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The JMW-9, like all VPI tonearms, is limited in its' ability to track high end cartridges. Invest in a better table/arm or simply use an inexpensive Sumiko or Dynavector with the JMW-9.

Owners of Zyx Universe, Transfiguration Orpheus, Dyanvector XV-1S, etc. are not using VPI tonearms.

An excellent tonearm and average cartridge will outperform an average tonearm and excellent cartridge in every case.

Not opinion, simply a demonstrated fact.