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Dynavector XX-2 MKII
Anyone have any experience with the Dynavector XX-2 MKII cartridge? I am considering trying it in my system.
Seems to have very good reviews. |
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Here are a few reviews on it which I am sure you have seen but just in case:
http://www.dynavector.com/pdf/xx2mk2_hificritic.pdf Dynavector xx2 MkII - [English] Serge, I don't have direct experience with the XX2-MkII but in case you care, it comes highly recommended by Jeff Catano at High Water Sound who is exclusive importer/distributor of the TW Acustic Raven tables. When I called about the Raven One and asked what cart he thought pared up well with the ARC PH7 and the Graham Phantom tonearm he was also recommending, he said the Dynavector XV-1S or the XX2-MkII, which he said gets you 90% of the way to the XV-1S at 35% of the cost. I have heard the lower Dyna carts (DV-20X and 17D3 Karat) on various table/tonearm/phono combos in my auditioning sessions and thought they were excellent. Very neutral, fast, good deep bass, and highly resolving. I thought the Dynavector sound was accurate tonally and in depicting instrumental timbres, but if you are looking for a lush, warm, midrange-focused type presentation, I would look elsewhere. |
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So when are you getting your Raven? |
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It is going to be a while Serge. I am adopting your solid entry-level table first strategy to make sure I am ok with the vinyl thing first and then will look to upgrade. My local VPI dealer has a Classic on order which I am waiting to hear. And we'll see where we go from there
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Yep...thx Serge...i did see that they had launched the 0.5 in the US at the RMAF this year. I may have to wait until I make a trip to NYC and audition the 0.5 before making any final decisions maybe ya
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Dynavector is a very good MC pickup. I would strongly suggest a A/B against the Lyra brand before making a choice. I've found that the Lyra brand is a bit more natural sounding. This might have something to do with the type of turntable/tonearm combo, I'm not sure. |
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There are probably not many have heard that combination & I'm one of them. I can only recommend going to the Concerto w/the 24K gold coils to have the synergy with the remaining clearaudio components (yes, it's a bit more than the Dynavector).
Have you punched the numbers into a resonance calculator?? What load are you running on your phono w/the Maestro??
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I am loading the MM Maestro at 47k and 220pf but the XX-2 is an MC and I will have to experiment. The good thing is that the EAR 324P is very flexible. I've got to say the Maestro Wood is an excellent cartridge that is both resolving enough and highly musical but I won't rest until I try an MC next. |
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