I have a lot of experience with the Dynavector Karat 17D3 which I think is a step down from the XX2.
Super fast, great bass, extended clean treble, and very very sensitive to setup.
Play around with VTA (lower the arm tower slightly) to see if you can warm it up a bit. I think if you have the optional vta-lifter you can do this while a record is playing.
Tom
At the time I used the 17D3 I also had Wilson Sophia 2 speakers and I couldn’t get the presentation where I wanted it to be - a little too analytical perhaps. I think with the Amati Futura it would have been great.
I ended up with a Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation which fit the bill perfectly albeit at 4x the cost!
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
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