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Cartridge for a VPI JMW10 arm

I need some help guys. I killed my Dynavector 20XL cartridge (by accident I swear! It was not homicide). Of course, being an audiophile, I would like to replace it with something better. Can you give me some suggestions? No very expensive models please, I am on a budget (as always). Most of my LP listening is Jazz, Blues, and classic rock. A very low output cartridge is no problem. I have tons of gain in my Supratek preamp. Thanks in advance and let me know if you need any other info.
slowhand

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slowhand OP
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Hi Slipknot1,

I thought about the 17D2, but that short cantaliever scares me. It looks like it could be a problem on any record that has a warp of any kind. How would you describe the sound?
slowhand OP
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Hi Tpsonic, I would love to get the Shelter, but I have been told it is not a good match with my tonearm, because of the compliance. I think a guy that works at VPI told me that one of the guys that works there had one on his VPI arm though. I don't understand this compliance issue. Cartridges that I have thought about are:

Denon 103 or 103R
Shelter
ZYX

Can anyone clear up compliance matching issues with me?
slowhand OP
605 posts
 
I recieved an e-mail from Harry at VPI. He said I could use the Denon if I put a 3g headshell spacer on so that the resonance would occur at the correct frequency. Has anyone ever used one of these?
slowhand OP
605 posts
 
Hi Cableplex,

Thanks for giving the 3g weight a try. I think I will check into getting a ZYX cartridge. Not sure which model yet. Thanks to everyone for your input.
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