Dynavector 20x2H vs. Karat 17D3

so take my response with a grain of salt as I have not heard either of the latest models.

The Dyna 20xh is a big sounding cartridge. I've compared it in my system to half a dozen other carts in different price ranges, and it 'sounds' the biggest. By that I mean, big bass, big lush midrange, and big soundstage. I'ts also smooth and easy on the ear.

The Karat, (i've got a 17d2 MKii) is so different sounding as to make you wonder if they are made by the same company. It's fast and super detailed while remaining smooth as silk. It has deep tight bass, but not as powerful as the 20x. The Karat does sound 'smaller' than the 20x, but then so does every other cart I've tried in my system. I've got multiple armwands on my Scout/JMW-9 so it makes it easy for me to switch between the two.

My advice, buy both!!

My appologies...the first line in my post is supposed to read "I've got the previous generation of both those carts, so take my respose with a grain of salt".

My RP3 is supposed to arrive tomorrow. We will put the 20x2-H on it, like I had before. If I get it home and have RFI issues, like I did with the P3-24/DV20x2 combination before, then we may try the 17D3.

Dear Dwette: This one IMHO outperform the cartridges you mentioned and could help you to achieve a lot better quality performance level:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?ranlg&1313624221&&&/Clearaudio-Virtuoso-Wood-Cartridge-

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

Thanks Raul, but that's not an option as I have credit with my dealer for a damaged DV 20x2. They aren't going to go out and buy a cartridge for me they don't carry normally. I get a new 20x2 in return, but have to option of paying an upcharge for the 17D3 if I want. I've already decided to stay with the 20x2.