Great cartridge mate for SME lV arm

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.

Dear Cincy: Now I can understand.

2.2 is the maximum VTF that recomended Dynavector on its specs. This is the VTF that I usually use it.

Like a month ago an Auiogoner send me and e-mail to ask somethings about and he send me a link where some guys are using 2.6 ( like you told ) and 2.7 grs.

My reaction was if this high VTF put out of centered the coils and some damage ( in the medium/long run time )to the suspension, so I send an e-mail to Dynavector and their answer was: " the safe range can be up to 2.5 grs ".

Since then I'm using 2.4 and I'm very happy with it. Recomended !!!!!

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.