I'm surprised nobody has responded to this. I'd like to hear about the comparison too. This is probably a common comparison so you should be able to search for a similar thread that has already been posted, either here or on another site. I'm curious how the Sumiko Blackbird, which is what I have on the way, compares to those 2 you mentioned. I wasn't able to do any direct comparisons myself.
Dynavector 20X2 vs Ortofon 2M Black
Hi everyone I am currently looking for a phono cartridges for my new Stereo preamp. the Preamp is a Cary SLP-98p with tube class A Moving Magnet phono stage. Built in for cartridges with output of 1.4mv and up. The 2 cartridges I am looking in my price range and recommended for my turntable, is Ortofon 2M Black and the dynavector 20x2 high out put version.
I would go with a step up stage for a low output moving coil. But d not want to spend the extra money on cables or upgrade a step up stage in the preamp ether. I would just rather get a cartridge and be done with it.
I have listend to the Ortofon and sounds outstanding with a solid state phono preamp.
Though I have never heard a high output moving coil version of the 20x2 at all or even a moving coil with a tube preamp?
Would the 20x2 H version be better to suite a all tube system, over moving magnate cartridge?
The rest of my system is a cary 120s amp, Kimber silver streak interconnects, 12tc bi-wire speaker cable, and totem forest speakers. Though planing to upgrade and change the speakers to totem Element earth speakers.
I would go with a step up stage for a low output moving coil. But d not want to spend the extra money on cables or upgrade a step up stage in the preamp ether. I would just rather get a cartridge and be done with it.
I have listend to the Ortofon and sounds outstanding with a solid state phono preamp.
Though I have never heard a high output moving coil version of the 20x2 at all or even a moving coil with a tube preamp?
Would the 20x2 H version be better to suite a all tube system, over moving magnate cartridge?
The rest of my system is a cary 120s amp, Kimber silver streak interconnects, 12tc bi-wire speaker cable, and totem forest speakers. Though planing to upgrade and change the speakers to totem Element earth speakers.
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