Dynavector XV1-S and step-up

Lewm,
I suggest that Shindo and EAR might be different - B U T it is a known that there are better trannies than used simply for cost, inside some EARs. This MIGHT just be true to some degree with Shindo?
It could be settled by trying another external SUT, and as I understand it, is the OP's intension.
Greetings,

I just did a little quick research on the Masseto. For $11,500 it ought to have a pretty good SUT inside. But I know it is on the low to middle end of the Shindo line of preamps, in terms of cost.

Lewm: Again, I'm actually very happy with the Shindo phono (its right in the middle of the range). I only posted to see if an SUT would make me happier. Don't mean to repeat myself but I'm just exploring. I may try SUTs and phonos and it all ends up with "the Masseto is better". So, I decided to explore a bit and posted. Didn't mean to create an uproar, and the fact that I asked the question doesn't mean the preamp isnt working or isn't good.

Axelwahl: you got it, hoping to try the A23 Hommage and others

Hatari, I think you stimulated an interesting discussion, not an uproar. I learned something from it. There is an interesting piece by Art Dudley that appeared in Stereophile within the past few years, wherein he actually compares the built-in SUT in the Masseto to several other outboard SUTs, in his own system. You might want to Google it.

Lewm: thanks, yes saw it. Very interesting, seems like he liked a few better (A23 Hommage and the AN, I believe), but found it to be great with the Miyabi (which is .3mv, 2ohms). Dynavector is .35mv, 6ohms. Sounds pretty close to me.