Dynavector XV-1S impressions?

I too disagree with your impressions. I assume your cartridge is either not broken in yet, or you have not adjusted the gain and/or loading to get the most out of this cartridge.

Can you tell us what your phono stage is, along with the gain and loading settings that you are using?

The XV-1S is the absolute best cartridge I have ever heard, both in my system, (past cartridges include Koetsu Rosewood Signature, Shelter 90X), and in my friend's system, (his past and present cartridges include Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum, ZYX Universe, and an EMT, although admittedly, the last two are probably the XV-1S's equal, just with different strengths).

My two cents worth.

I've found the XV-1s and XV-1t to be frightfully "nervous" out of the box.

After 10 hours they begin to calm down.

Be patient.

Also check your alignment and loading.

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Just for the heck of it, what is your "set up"?

Thank you all for your responses thus far. My set up includes the Basis Debut signature turntable, the Sutherland Phd phonostage. My cartridge would only have about 15 hours of playback time so far so it sounds like I should be patient at this stage. BTW my loading is 47K and gain is 50db .
Any other comments are welcome.
Thanks

Zarir

P.S. Does my comment about soundstage depth also relate to inadequate break in?

Soundstage should also greatly improve with break in. I hear a very layered stage with my set up. Cartridge should transform after proper break in (50 hours minimum).
You may also want to try lowering your loading (around 500 ohms) and raising your gain a bit.

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