Yet another cartridge recommendation thread

[audio bill]

Steve - Congrats on your new Grado Aeon purchase, I'm sure Ivan took great care of you and it will be quite interesting to hear how you find it compares to the DV XV-1S! I haven't heard the new generation Grados myself but have only read rave reviews about them and know that Ivan thinks very highly of them. Seems like the devil got your ear after all, and you should have a very enjoyable holiday season ahead... All the best to you and good listening!