Miyajima Kansui vs Dynavector XV-1S

Both are great cartridges own a XV1S and a friend of mine owns the Kansui, we both use SME arms with them.

Only way for you to find out which you prefer is to try both in your setup if possible.

Good listening

Peter

Don't know the Dyna but own both the Kansui and Shelter 901 (bought in 2001, retipped by Soundsmith around 6 years ago). The Kansui, to me, is a substantial upgrade over the Shelter, with much more body, weight, and an organic quality that is hard to find elsewhere. However, it can be a little difficult to dial-in just right for loading. I ranged from around 290 to 350R with a resistor-loaded phono stage and never felt I got it right. Best results have been using a 30X SUT (Bob's SKY 30) into MM inputs. I have it on a Graham Phantom Supreme.

Not a fan of the Miyajima, I find the top end somewhat detached and
unnatural, don't know the Dyna.

david

The Kansui with matching Miyajima KSW step up is the end of the road for me, awesome in every way.

I agree with David that the HFs on the Kansui are its weakness. I find them a touched laid back and closed-in, even through the SUT, but not exactly unnatural or disconnected. With resistor loading that was more true, IME.