Thank you all. You've provided much grist for the research mill and it will keep me happily occupied for several of these long and cold days.
First, my apologies for misidentifying the cartridge. I am talking about the XV-1T.
Second (to Vusi_ Khumalo), I do think that there is a Dynavector house sound. Of course each Dynavector cartridge is different from the others with its own strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, all the Dynavectors I've heard share certain traits. They are faster rather than slower, accurate but not too analyti, and rich without being warm. In short, I find them balanced. Or perhaps a better way to put it is that I like the compromises made by Dynavector more than those made by some other cartridge brands. The one thing I've learned from 30 plus years of listening is that ALL audio equipment involves compromises and the search is to find the compromises that we want to live with.
Jpperry recommended the Benz LPS. I haven't heard it, but have heard a couple of Benz's other cartridges and based on that, assumed that the LPS was on the warmer side of the Dynavector. I'll look into it however. Thats why I posted in the first place.
Finally, rauliruegas's comment caused me to realize that I probably should have included some information about my gear. I'm running a clear audio innovation wood turntable with an Universal arm into a Simaudio 810LP. The pre is currently a Naim 272 but will be upgraded this year (although it is amazingly good with the XPS-DR). The amplifiers are Clayton Audio M300 mono's and the speakers are Dynaudio C2's with a pair of REL G-1's. Wires are mostly Transparent. I mention this for two reasons. One is that it may explain why I don't want to go too warm and the second is that its a fairly versatile setup that should accept most cartridges. Its may also change someones suggestions.
At any rate, I'll begin by looking at reviews and then will start looking for dealers of the cartridges that look interesting. This should keep me occupied for the winter. Again, thanks.
First, my apologies for misidentifying the cartridge. I am talking about the XV-1T.
Second (to Vusi_ Khumalo), I do think that there is a Dynavector house sound. Of course each Dynavector cartridge is different from the others with its own strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, all the Dynavectors I've heard share certain traits. They are faster rather than slower, accurate but not too analyti, and rich without being warm. In short, I find them balanced. Or perhaps a better way to put it is that I like the compromises made by Dynavector more than those made by some other cartridge brands. The one thing I've learned from 30 plus years of listening is that ALL audio equipment involves compromises and the search is to find the compromises that we want to live with.
Jpperry recommended the Benz LPS. I haven't heard it, but have heard a couple of Benz's other cartridges and based on that, assumed that the LPS was on the warmer side of the Dynavector. I'll look into it however. Thats why I posted in the first place.
Finally, rauliruegas's comment caused me to realize that I probably should have included some information about my gear. I'm running a clear audio innovation wood turntable with an Universal arm into a Simaudio 810LP. The pre is currently a Naim 272 but will be upgraded this year (although it is amazingly good with the XPS-DR). The amplifiers are Clayton Audio M300 mono's and the speakers are Dynaudio C2's with a pair of REL G-1's. Wires are mostly Transparent. I mention this for two reasons. One is that it may explain why I don't want to go too warm and the second is that its a fairly versatile setup that should accept most cartridges. Its may also change someones suggestions.
At any rate, I'll begin by looking at reviews and then will start looking for dealers of the cartridges that look interesting. This should keep me occupied for the winter. Again, thanks.