What cartridge are you using with VPI JMW9

Unlike Jeffreybowman2k, I never got the best out of the Music Maker III (I just sold it last week). I haven't had much success with Grado's either, just sold one of those too!

If you like the presentation of the Shure V15-series, they can be nice. Not everyone's piece of cake, but the Shure sounds incredibly neutral, but perhaps lacking the sweetness of many other carts. I have an extra armwand with a Shure in it, for certain records.

Overall, I'm very fond of the sound of the Shelter 901 with mine. The VPI table tends to sound a bit soft, so the extra zip that the 901 offers is a good match with the table (thanks to Jay at Audio Revolution for pointing this out to me).

Hope this helps!

The "9" is not capable of tracking most high end cartridges. It does a reasonable job on the lower priced Dynavectors, Clearaudios, and Benz Micros.

To realize the full potential of the Yatra, 901, and Music Maker III a better tonearm is needed.

Seasoned, I have to correct a misstatement: my arm with the Clearaudio is a 10.5, not a 9

At present, I'm using a Garrott Optim FGS. It tracks very well, handles warped discs with equanimity (unlike the Grado Sonata that preceded it.) It sounds very well balanced and leaves little to be be desired IMHO. Whether I play Rock, Jazz, or Classical, it delivers satisfying music. Since installing it, I never bother to look at cartridge listing on Audiogon anymore, so I suppose that says a great deal! OK, ONE improvement does come to mind. For a cartridge that sells for a grand, it is one cheap looking cartridge. That can be said of the Music Maker as well in my opinion.