Cartridge Recommendation

Hi
I have a brand new VPI Classic 1 turntable and Chinook preamp. I am looking for the best cartridge for this combination.
I listen to mostly 60's jazz and acoustic rock.
Thanks very much for any advice......
Jeff

banyon10008-01-2012 1:11am

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mofimadness Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,152 posts 08-01-2012 at 04:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lyra Delos or Kleos.
cmalak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 681 posts 08-01-2012 at 06:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Budget? Beyond your listed musical preferences, any audio attributes you prize more than others (dynamics, resolution, neutrality, etc...)?
czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,699 posts 08-01-2012 at 11:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am using a Benz Micro Wood SL with my classic one and listen mostly to Classic Rock, Classical and Female Jazz Vocals. My Phono Stage is a Herron VTPH-2.
banyon100 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 08-01-2012 at 06:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Under $2K for budget... I like dynamics and a sound close to live as possible.
jwpstayman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 08-01-2012 at 07:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello Banyon - it would be hard to imagine anything better for you in that price range than the Soundsmith Zephyr, which is a low mass, moving iron cartridge that was designed for the VPI arm/table. I have owned Benz, Lyra, and ZYX and the Zephyr made the analog portion of my system sound far better than the others - just my 2 cents. Good Listening!

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