I am interested in opinions on these two carts. If you have heard them. Which is your preference and if possible your description of its sound character. What loading you prefer for either cart.
I helped a friend install a Dynavector XV-1S on one of his Basis 2500 turntables and a Transfiguration Orpheus on the other 2500 turntable. We both felt the XV-1S was the better cartridge in our A/B listening session.
FYI: He used the balanced Einstein phono stage. I use the XV-1S myself, and I am on my second one actually. I have no desire to upgrade to anything else.
My two cents worth.
As far as loading I use 100 ohms on my Basis Exclusive phono stage. As to why, it just sounds best that way.
The Proteus is so different to the Orpheus so comparisons to the older transfig won't help that much IMO.
The Proteus has a lot more resolution, precision, articulation and slam whilst still maintaining the very natural and musical house sound. As good as the Orphus was, it sounds blurry and very laid/polite back by comparison.
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