Almost Time to Replace My DV-20xl

Thanks, Goatwuss....truth always wins out.
and agreed, for the original question, if he can afford it, the XV-1S is one of the great cartridges, and more importantly, as you have found out in your situation, it is a very synergistic combination!
I guess question to you, GW, is, why didn't you just change arms? I had a VPI at one time, but not their arm.
take care

You are right, Chashas1: ignorance is bliss and I'm more blissful listening to music right now than in a long time. Let me enjoy it until an issue arises and the upgrade bug appears again.

Oh! I thought of a better cautionary metaphor: Those who are "way past" Yugos...sometimes buy Range Rovers. ; )

glad to hear that...now you're starting to make sense! lol
and after all, remember, i did like your music choices...

not sure about the last part, though...never been a fan of the range rover...too pretentious...at least in my neck of the woods, where people who drive them don't need them, only as a fashion accessory...i usually mix my metaphors anyway, so best to avoid.

if you ever get upgrade itis let me know...it's not so bad if done right! :)

Well, that is a big part of why I went with the DV507 MKII in the first place. My first table was a Scout and it was good but I never cared for the arm that much; too jumpy and skidish...the 507 arm is a beauty, solid as a ROCK, performs fantastically, and sounds GREAT; a definite keeper.

You are right, I should just stop whining about the $$$ and go the extra distance for the XV-1; I have never heard or seen a bad comment about that cartridge from anyone or anywhere.

The JMW-9 is a not a particularly good tonearm.

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