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Dynavector 20x2H vs. Karat 17D3


Due to a shipping accident, I am going to be moving from a Rega P3-24 to a Rega RP3. As part of that my Dynavector 20x2-H is getting replaced. I am thinking about upgrading to the Karat 17D3. I am using a Moon 110LP, but may upgrade to the Moon 310 LP later this year.

Any thoughts on moving from the 20x2 high output MC to the Karat low output? Will it be a worthwhile upgrade? My Moon 100LP provides a 60db gain setting, so that should be adequate for the Karat's .3 mV output.
dwette
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rauliruegas
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Dear Dwette: This one IMHO outperform the cartridges you mentioned and could help you to achieve a lot better quality performance level:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?ranlg&1313624221&&&/Clearaudio-Virtuoso-Wood-Cartridge-

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
dwette OP
178 posts
 
Thanks Raul, but that's not an option as I have credit with my dealer for a damaged DV 20x2. They aren't going to go out and buy a cartridge for me they don't carry normally. I get a new 20x2 in return, but have to option of paying an upcharge for the 17D3 if I want. I've already decided to stay with the 20x2.
dwette OP
178 posts
 
I brought my new RP3 home on Saturday, with a new DV 20x2-H. It sounds great and I'm happy to find I have no RFI issues whatsoever.

Now I'm just waiting for my new REL T-7 and cable to arrive and my new system will finally be complete.
chuggy
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Hi I have the p7 with the 17d3 I know some dealers even sell this combination it is a great match with the rega. On the same table I have had exact , 10x5 , elys ii, and denon dl103r, the karat is the best by far and aligns perfectly with stock shims. See if you can listen somewhere as cartridges can be subjective to the listeners taste. The karat just seems to play it as is without coloration and I like that!
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Good luck with the RP3's. I got a new one in May and kept the Linn Adikt MM and it plays just fine. I don't miss either one of the 2 Linn Sondek 12's that I sold. And they were triple the cost to boot.
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