I have an XV1-s. With the Tri-planar MkVII, Durand Talea and Telos tonearms, it sounded best with VTF between 1.83-1.95 gm, depending on the tonearm. I have experimented with the higher tracking forces advocated by some and IMO, the XV1-s sounded terrible at the higher VTF...
While the XV1-s can sound very good with a less than optimal set up, a lot of the magic of the cartridge happens when the set up is spot on. If you haven't done so already, invest in a great protractor and accurate scale. Most importantly, invest the time to nail the set up. The XV1-t is a great cartridge!
While the XV1-s can sound very good with a less than optimal set up, a lot of the magic of the cartridge happens when the set up is spot on. If you haven't done so already, invest in a great protractor and accurate scale. Most importantly, invest the time to nail the set up. The XV1-t is a great cartridge!