SME 20/2 SME V or Triplanar VII?

Nsgarsh,do you know what the "trade up" to an Orpheus would be if one has a perfect Transfig Temper -V?Obviously I would be interested at a future point(I can't even listen now,as my amp is down),but I have a friend with a "V",who could "GO" at any time.Thanks!

Best!

Garsh, Speedy, I have no idea about trade-ins, since my "dealer" doesn't take trades. But you should have no trouble selling a W or a V on the Gon. Tranny cartridges seem to go very fast. I'd have to know a lot more about the Orpheus' design changes/improvements before I'd throw more money in that direction though. I think my Temper W is a pretty amazing device, both sonically and in terms of engineering elegance.

What you need to do right now is lease an amp from somebody ;--)

SirSpeedy,

Why not just buy a used amp, here or on ebay, then sell it when the Rowland comes back? It would probably net out at virtually zero cost.

I will be comparing the Universe to the XV-1s in the next 2-3 weeks. I will post my impressions. I have been told the Universe is excellent on classical. The XV-1s can be had for near the price of the Trannys indicated above.

Thanks all!The dealer I used in the past had a superb trade in on Tranny designs.So,this will be the way to go.
As to Doug,you make sense,but I think I'll keep my fingers crossed regarding my own amp.One reason is that I have added some interesting new mods,and an additional "line component" to my system,and don't want to "voice" to any parameters other than with my own amp in line.My friends think I was nuts,not to take a free loaner,but I did not think it would take so long.Apparently a problem with suppliers of particular parts.
BTW--when I heard the UNIV,it was fabulous on non classical stuff,as well as classical.I heard the XV-1s for a shorter period,and believe it could "do" any musical type too.It will be a matter of choice,but to "pigeon hole" a particular cartridge design into a specific musical category(when we are at this level) is wrong.

Best!