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Best Tonearm for Dynavector XV1s

I'm putting together a new analog front end. Recently picked up a Dynavector XV1s. Had a XV1 a few years back and liked it very much. Used the XV1 with a Graham 2.2 on a Basis Debut V vacuum table.

Which tonearm do you folks think is the best match with the XV1s ?? Haven't made a final decision on table yet, but am focusing on direct drives, most likely new Teres or Grand Prix Audio.
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cincy_bob
270 posts
 
I have found that the XV-1s matches very well with the SME IV (or V) tonearm.
fbhifi OP
108 posts
 
Thanks everyone for your input. Since there is no particular concensus opinion on tonearms which are a synergistic match with the XV1s- which arms would you all STAY AWAY FROM ??
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rauliruegas
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Dear Fbhifi: I agree with Cincy Bob, the SME one has a good synergy with the XV-1.
Other two tonearms that match very well are: Ikeda 345 and Lustre GST-801.
Right now I'm trying the SAEC WE-8000 and I like it too.

The best with the XV-1: Lustre GST 801, but the others are very good options.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
fbhifi OP
108 posts
 
Hi Raul: One would think that the current Dynavector DV-507 would be a synergisitc match with the XV-1s. A gentleman whose ears and technical knowledge I greatly respect likes the DV-507 the best with the XV-1s, closely followed by the Graham Phantom. Do you have any thoughts on those two arms ??
dgad
782 posts
 
Raul,

I prefered my Ikeda to the SME V w. the XV-1s but not by much.
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