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Possible to Compare the DV XV-1 & Grado Statement?

Been using the DV 20XL for several years and and am getting the itch to move on... I have a Hovland HP-100 preamp with phono. The Hovland folks seem to like the Grado Statement quite a bit. Local advice leans very heavily towards the Dynavector XV-1. How can I possibly compare these two? The Statement is way less money... Anyone have experience with these two cartridges? Thoughts on this compare? Using a VPI Aries 3 TT with a DV507-MKII arm.
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stickman451
rwjp
33 posts
 
Hi Stkman451,
I own the xv-1s and Grado(Amber)Tribute and would have to agree with Raul.
Both cartridges are excellent performers.
If anything the dyna probably has a slightly more forward top end.

Regards Rob
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
In all honesty, I haven't the faintest idea how the The Statement compares against top-flight carts, so why don't I help clear up this whole issue!

I will send my Grado "The Statement" to an Audiogon member with the XV-1 for a direct comparison in their system.

Audiofeil, Raul, Rwjp, and Stiltskin all have top notch systems. Whose up for the task?
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rauliruegas
13,093 posts
 
Dear Bob: If you can try to run the Amber loaded at 100Kohms, this makes a difference for the better.

Btw, nice to see amother person with this great Grado cartridge, it seems to me that only a few people know about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
13,093 posts
 
Dear Darkmoebius: I think that your gracious offer is something to appreciate from every one and I'm sure that every one here can/could make a good " job " about but at the same time IMHO that offer can/could a great opportunty for Stickman451 has a first hand " experience " on it.

Thank you for take me in count.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Thanks for the offer Victor but I have 14 cartridges in house and 3 more enroute; 2 Lyras and a My Sonics Lab.

I defer to one of the other members.
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