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Rega P5 W/RB700 Cartridge Match / Mate ?

OK, I love analog but I am a plug and play individual. 2 questions
Have a Rega P5 with the RB 700 and for now I have the Dynavector 20XH which is 2.8mv. I use MM on my Phono Pre.
I do have the outboard power supply for the Rega.

Question: 1 The internal wiring is Klotz what ever that is. I read about the Incognito Wiring and wonder?

Question: 2 I will keep the 20XH in place for now as I am getting a new Phono Pre next week and really want to hear it the way it is. I like change, or at least to try other cartridges. What cartridge is a good mate for this arm?

I read all these specs and after done reading I still don't know any more. I think it's a audio brain lock when it comes to analog.
I don't want to take out a loan on this cartridge so lets keep it 1000.00 or under. ( give or take ) a little.

I do like the Dynavector sound but I am not married to it.

Suggestions would be appreciated, "Incognito - Cartridge"
Dave
valleyplastic
martykl
3,578 posts
 
The Exact is not only a good match, but it's a snap to install. However, it is IMHO a bit on the "dry" side. Rega has a new MC and you might want to see what you can learn about that cart.

Marty
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
The 20XH is one of the all time "best buy" phono cartridges.

Good luck.
valleyplastic OP
149 posts
 
Thanks for the response, gives me something to think about. Audiofeil, I have to agree with you on the 20XH.
Martykl, I will look into this new MC you mentioned.
Miner42, yes on the shim. and you are not alone on "don't do the rewire"
Thanks,
Dave
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
08-01-08: Martykl
The Exact is not only a good match, but it's a snap to install. However, it is IMHO a bit on the "dry" side.
There are so many factors in how a cartridge sounds in a given system, it's hard to characterize its sound without hearing it in different circumstances. Some magnetic carts are particularly picky about how much capacitance they see.

The reason I mention this is that when I heard an Exact on a P7, i would characterize is as detailed but lush. Not etched or bright, and anything but cold or analytical.

I don't at all dispute what you heard, but the shop I heard it a has specialized in UK audio components and and LP playback for decades. They evidently knew how to dial in that Exact and P7 and match it with the downstream cables and components.

In fact, they sound they got from that combo haunted me for weeks.
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I have an Exact 2 on my P5/RB700, and after the break-in period, I have no complaints. It sounds great, especially compared to others at that price point - don't think you could do better for the money.
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