Damaged Dynavector 20XL

Cruz,

I have owned both and the 17MK3 is the better cartridge, but you're saying the retip is $250, (which we know) and the trade-up to the 17MK3 is $750? Wow, that's a big difference. I thought maybe a couple hundred bucks. If it were me, I'd retip and spend the extra on vinyl.

Hi Cruz,
I have the same tonearm and used both the High output 20 and the Karat. Somehow the extra weight of the 20 made it a better match for my system.

The Dynavector 20 series with the VPI 9 series arms is one of those matches made in heaven. I have tried many carts in it, some much more expensive and the 20 always sounds best to me.

Hope this helps and good luck.

I think the dealers only give like a 20% discount when trading in - no matter what Dynavector cartridge it is.

Thanks for the replies. I'm just going to have the 20xl retipped since I know it works well with my arm, etc.

How is the Karat better? I've got the 20XL and I'm about to upgrade to the XX2. I've got a scoutmaster with JMW 9arm. Anyone have experience with all three?