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Sumiko Blackbird or Dynavector 20x for VPI?

I think I've come down to these two cartridges for my Scoutmaster. Both are winners and both seem do do really well with the table. Is there a reason to go with one over the other ... I'm having a tough time deciding. I know one of the differences is that the Dynavector has a line contact stylus. I'm not familiar with that so I'm not sure what the benefits might be.
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narrod
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Both are excellent. You really need to listen.
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transnova
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When I purchased my table(Scoutmaster)I called VPI and low and behold--Harry answered the phone.He recommended both the Dynavector and the Blackbird.I'm using a 20X low output with the new Karat body style that I recently purchased from Quest For Sound.I know Steve at Quest is fond of the Grado Sonata on the Scout and Scoutmaster.I'm still breaking in the 20X.It is much faster and more detailed than the Benz 2H that it replaced.The Benz did have a warmer and fuller presentation.

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rauliruegas
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Dear Gnuear: Both are very good cartridges but I think that the VPI special version Dyna is a better match that the Sumiko for your VPI TT/tonearm.

Anyway, the Dynavector cartridges have a great reputation for many years, this cartridge builder is not a " newcomer " and is very well respected. Btw, here it is a review on that Dyna cartridge:

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue3/dynavector.htm

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
mikeadan
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cant speak for te dynavector but have the blackbird and love it
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