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 Over the last year I have upgraded my turntable and phono amp to a VPI Prime with eagle speed control and  Parasound JC 3+.  I carried over my Dynavector 20x2 Lomc  cartridge which has about 400 hours on it.  I have Balanced Audio Technology preamp and a Parasound A21 Amp that runs Thiel CS 2.4 speakers with a REL R-328 sub. Interconnects are Purest Audio. 

 My question has to do with my cartridge, I don't know how much of life i can expect from my Dynavector cart but I am entertaining the idea to upgrade.  I don't have any complaints about my current cart, so I'm inclined maybe to just replace it with the same one.  If there was anything lacking in my system it may be that the midbass was a little lacking but that probably has more to do with the speakers than the cart. If I choose to upgrade what would be a good next logical step?  I do like Dynavector but there is an Audio Technica I've read about that might be a nice try as well. 

 I guess I would like to spend around $1200 but probably no more than that. 
last_lemming
raymonda
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When you start to have tracking distortion send it back to Dynavector for a retip. 

Meanwhile, work with a local dealer and experiment with other cartridges of higher caliber and then determine what is the best upgrade.

By the time your present stylus wears out you might be able to spring for an even better cartridge than your budget would allow for today.

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stringreen
6,478 posts
 
The VAS NOVA isn't expensive....just acts that way
last_lemming OP
639 posts
 
There are no good hi end audio brick and mortar stores here unfortunately. Unless you count Magnolia - and I don't. My whole system is made up through mail order. And yes it's been hard to say the least.  Lots of trial and error, dumb luck and good ole fashion research. So my only option is to buy ears unheard. I've had to rely on many reviews of other Agoner's. So thank you all very much for your help - it's much appreciated. 
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yogiboy
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@last_lemming

If you decide on a Dynavector just trade it in and save yourself a few bucks !!

http://www.needledoctor.com/Dynavector-20x2-with-re-tip-exchange-low-output
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