Dynavector XV-1s set up

Quick follow-up ... I didn't mean to imply that the phono stage is the only reason for people choosing a high tracking force.

In re-reading this thread, I notice that Raul is tracking at 2.4. His Essential is one of the few phono sections which is fast enought to keep up with anything thrown at it, so there's a lot more going on here.

It's definitely worth thinking about.

Cheers,
Thom

I just replaced my old XV1 with a brand new XV1s (still not broken in only 2-3 hrs play as we speak). I found them sound best tracking at 2.0-2.05g with minimal antiskate.

My XV1s is tracking at 1.85g, load at 100ohms and its beginning to open up already after 8hours. In fact from the start it already sounded very good, it just got even better.

I track mine at 1.90g on an SME V (pending arrival of my new Phantom) with great success with ARC Reference Phono (with full GNSC mods package) loaded down to 100z. The Ref does not have loading capability "on the fly". I sent it back to GNSC to be modified in such a way that i can "play" with loading on the "fly" (somewhat) with custom made loading plugs and separate RCA connectors soldered in parallell with the input connectors.
Agree with Thom. The XV1's is an awesome cartridge and a steal (so to speak) at its price. I have finally found "cartridge nirvana".
Sly

Mine is also now tracking at 1.9g on SME V with about 1 on the anti-skate. Loading at 100 ohm. I have been experimenting with VTA and have settled with the rear of the arm raised up - interested to hear what others have found with VTA??

This cartridge has an incredible ability to make you sit up and listen - sometimes makes you jump with an unexpected snare drum or vocal. Absoulutely magical!