Great cartridge mate for SME lV arm

Raul, thanks for the information. I intend to experiment with increasing my tracking force consistent with what you suggested as I gather there is another level of performance available without compromising the life of the cartridge.

Regards,
Bob

Thanks everyone. Yes, I was asking about the VTF. I too had read somewhere that 2.6 grams, or more, resulted in superior sound from the cartridge. I did wonder how this increased mass might effect wear on the vinyl as well as possibly resulting in early suspension fatigue on the cartridge.

David

Dear David: +++++ " I send an e-mail to Dynavector and their answer was: " the safe range can be up to 2.5 grs ". " +++++

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

After some thought on this, I'm now leaning towards the Shelter 90X, simply as it has a higher output. I think it may be a couple bucks cheaper too, but as of now I'm using a modified AR PH3 phono stage, so I think the 0.35v output of the SV-1 (according to Cincy Bobs system page) is a little low. I know I could put a step up transformer in place, or just get another phono stage, but that would add even more to the expense of changing cartridges...

David

Dear David: +++++ " I know I could put a step up transformer in place, " +++++

Please don't do that, you ruin the lovely XV-1 quality sound.
If you don't have the gain for the Dyna then go for the 90X: good option.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.