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Best Tonearm for Dynavector XV1s

I'm putting together a new analog front end. Recently picked up a Dynavector XV1s. Had a XV1 a few years back and liked it very much. Used the XV1 with a Graham 2.2 on a Basis Debut V vacuum table.

Which tonearm do you folks think is the best match with the XV1s ?? Haven't made a final decision on table yet, but am focusing on direct drives, most likely new Teres or Grand Prix Audio.
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fosse
47 posts
 
I get a better result with my XV-1s and DV507MKII after changing to a lighter headshell (Yamamoto wood).

I've heard the XV-1s doing well in VPI 10.5i and Graham Phantom as well, but in different systems so I will not compare.
fosse
47 posts
 
Have anybody heard the new XV-1st?
Sorry for kind of off topic.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
It's XV-1t not XV-1st.

According to a reliable source the cartridge is not yet available.

Very soon.

Dealer disclaimer.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
02-09-09: Fosse
I get a better result with my XV-1s and DV507MKII after changing to a lighter headshell (Yamamoto wood).
The standard Technics headsell is also a very light 7.5g. You can upgrade it easily by replacing the standard cartridge leads with braided OFC ones from lpgear for a paltry $15.95.

Not saying that it's better than an 8g Yamamoto, just a same-weight alternative in aluminum alloy. More choices.

BTW, what's the best way to buy a Yamamoto in the US? I'd like to try a boxwood or an ebony.
breezer
117 posts
 
Now i have the Dynavector XV-1s in the Well Tempered Signature tonearm and it is wonderful. Fast, colorful, punchy.
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