Dynavector XV-1s set up

Using Manley Steelhead, I am loading the XV-1s at 50 ohm and setting VTF at 2.2 ohm. HP from TAS did say that it sounded better between 2.5 and 2.7. I tried at 2.7 and did not find any significant improvements. However, the cartridge body almost bottomed out (touching the LP). So I set it back to 2.2. I do think that higher VTF sounds slightly better than lower VTF. The sound was more lifelike and vivid.

Thanks again guys, I'll try it at 2.2g for a few days and see how it compares with its current 2g setting.

Dear Dgob: About VTF, I ask direct to Dynavector and they told me that 2.5 is the safe-top limit for VTF in the XV-1.

I'm using 2.4 and I'm very satisfied.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Raul,

A huge thanks as ever. I suspect this will be the best match for my pending amplification. Speak soon

It has since been generally agreed that the XV-1s performs best at around 2.1g VTF. However, it might be worth trying it with a slightly greater weight until it is broken in. SO far, I have found the best tonearm match to be with an Ikeda IT407 with a light weight (very cheap) Altai headshell and set up with the Feikert protractor. From my experience, the improvement in sound from usuing the protractor and disregarding the manufacturer's instructions if phenomenal.

I am as close to reality/live performances as I have ever been with any analogue set up. I know that Raul has had a great experience using his XV-1 with an Audiocraft AT3300 and hope to try this out at some future point. For now, setting the XV-1s/Ikeda/Altai combination up using Dr. Feickert's protractor at 2.1g VTF is a recommendation I can honestly make.

I hope this helps