Great cartridge mate for SME lV arm

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I have an SME/30 and an SME IV.vi arm. I tried a Van den Hul Colibri, a Clearaudio Insider and a Shelter 901 (best of the bunch) but it was the Dynavector XV-1s that had the magic. In MY system it thoroughly bettered the VdH and Clearaudio each of which were MUCH more costly. I also agree with Raul, the Shelter 90X would be my next choice. The 901 is very nice too but if you can swing the extra $$ for the Dyna, I don't think you will be disappointed - it is very balanced from top to bottom, has excellent punch, great harmonic texture and loads of detail without glare or fatigue.

Just my $.02

Thanks for the responces. I hadn't considered the Dynavector, bur it sounds like the XV-1s everyones choice for the arm!

I'll check it out.

Dave

JUst wondering. I've read you need a lot of wt to get all the sound out of the XV cartridge. How much wt. is everyone running with their XV-1's?
Thanks,
David

Dear David: Sorry, what do you mean with: wt?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

I think David is inquiring about the VTF (vertical tracking force) we are using with the DRV XV-1s. Speaking for myself, I have been running the cartridge at a VTF at the top end of the range suggested by the manufacturer (2.0 grams if I recall correctly). I know there are others who have experimented with higher tracking force and decided that a VTF above the suggested range - 2.6 grams for example - results in markedly better sound. I have been personally reluctant to exceed the VTF range suggested by Dynavector, but I am interested in others' experience here.