Great cartridge mate for SME lV arm

Dear David: Good choice. You will be happy with what the 90X has to offer to your music.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

I have been reading all the threads in anticipation of purchasing a new cartridge to replace my Shelter 901. Tonearm is an SME V. The Dynavector is one of my top candidates as is the Shelter 90X. Maybe leaning toward the Dyna as it can be re-tipped; I understand the Shelter cartridges cannot be re-tipped.

I listen to classical music 85%, the rest a mix of all other types.

I did have interest in the ZYX Airy-3, but not so sure now; I definitely do not want a forward sounding cartridge. The 901 is a wee bit forward, but w/out glare. I realize at this lofty level much is a matter of taste.

Could folks who have heard, kindly describe the sonic differences between the 90X and the XV-1S.

Thanks much in advance!

Dear Jtimothya: The 90x like any cartridge could be re-tipped.

I own both cartridges and my vote is for the XV-1. At least mate better to my music priorities.

The 90x is a very good cartridge and a lot better than the 901 and not " bit forward ".

The differences against the XV-1 are: this one is better balanced top to bottom, it has a more natural presentation to the music and is the kind of cartridge that is not telling you " I'm here ", the music really " flow " through the XV-1. The XV-1 is a more refined cartridge than the 90x specially on classical music.. But you can't go wrong with either and both mate well with your SME tonearm.

Regards and enjoy the music.
raul.