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Cartridge/Tonearm Matching

I own a Connoisseur BD2a with a Grace tonearm (low mass). About a year ago I was going to replace my old Goldring cartridge with a new Goldring 1042. However, I read about the Dynavector 10X5. My local dealer highly recommended the Dynavector and installed it for me. Now I am reading and learning about compliance between the cartridge and tonearm. Based on my initial understanding the Dynavector and Grace do not match. Did my dealer steer me wrong ?
msr6636
msr6636 OP
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I am p- off that a my local reputable high end dealer would sell this bad match to me. I am thinking of replacing it. Are the Shelter 501 or 901 high compliance ?
twl
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No, the Shelter is going the opposite way. They are lower compliance.

If you have the Connoisseur arm that was standard with the BD2A, and not a Grace tonearm, then it may be a better match with the Dynavector. The Connoisseur arms were heavier than the Grace 707.
msr6636 OP
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Based on pictures on the web, I think you are right TWL. I think it may be a Connoisseur arm. I sent an email to Sugden. Would the Connoisseur arm have been low or medium mass ?
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