Dynavector XV1-S and step-up


Is there a step up that works particularly well with the Dynavector XV1-S cartridge. The arm is a Graham Phantom and the pre-amp is a Shindo Masetto. I have no complaints going straight in to the Masettos MC input, but thought there might be a suitable step up to try out.

Cheers and thanks
hatari
Dear Raul, If you re-read my previous post, I think you will see where I said that I do agree with you on SUTs. But your remarks about the Shindo preamps were not as diplomatic as is typical of you, so I just thought you might have some direct experience with this unit or similar ones that led you to be so firm in your rather negative statements. If you did have such direct experience, it would lend a great deal of credence to your views, and it would satisfy my own abiding curiosity regarding Shindo et al. Because I have never heard any of that stuff, and I do value your opinion highly, as do others. No offense was intended.

By the way, now that I am beginning to hear what other cartridges have to offer in my own system, I remain a big fan of my Koetsu Urushi. So we will have to agree to disagree on that item. But I have more listening to do of course; I am nowhere near as experienced as you.
The Shindo 101- from 1979-ish and it was simply a repackaged Triad HS101. Not a Shindo design but pretty good sounding- I have one sitting here on my shelf. But since when do details and facts matter on a forum. We can just piss on lifetimes worth of hard work in the name of self righteousness. The great news is the writing is here to stay and the foolishness and narrow mindedness shines through for all to see. Long live the transformer.
If I may, let's move on from the Shindo discussions. For the record, I love my Shindo gear - it's something special. I appreciate the input thus far, but don't want to get off track.

Now, back to the question on SUTs and Dynavector XV1-S...

Right now, I am tempted to try one SUT in particular, but also think that perhaps I'll just leave it alone and buy a ton of new records..:)

Cheers
Hi Hatari,

Do you tap your feet when you sit and listen to your Masseto? Do you smile?

If so you've made a good choice. I'm jealous of your preamp.

To say that the Shindo is a weak link in your gear is ridiculous.

Mike