Moving coil with a bit less leading edge

Hey John...I had been using the Dynavector XV-1S with my
former SME IV.Vi tonearm, but quit when the suspension
collapsed. I replaced the XV-1S with a Dynavector XX-2,
which despite being over $3000 less than the 1S, sounds
amazingly similar to it. I've since moved to the TW Acustic
10.5 arm(with Raven One table). The SME's relative
mellowness, along with my slightly dark sounding, older VPI
HW-19/early Mk 4 platter, melded pretty well the Dynavector
sound. Compared with the SME, the 10.5 has a relatively more
neutral and more dynamic sound. Along with my revealing
Dunlavy SC-4 speakers, the Dynavector and 10.5 sound fairly
similar in terms of brilliance and detail. I would prefer a
cartridge that has a slightly more refined quality which I
feel would provide a more desirable synergy for me. Without
elaborating, it must also be of low output; i.e., .3
millivolts or less, which narrows the field considerably.
So...any suggestions? Thanks Stringreen. I just saw your
recommendation before posting my response to John. I do like
the Benz sound, and of course will give it serious
consideration.

Miyajima Kansui would fit the bill.

Or the Miyajima Shilabe ?

That one, too, though I haven't heard it. The Kansui is designed to be little more refined in the highs. And it's slightly higher compliance, so probably more flexible with tonearms.

Hey Jeff, you experiences within the Dynavector line can be extrapolated to other cartridge lines as well.....and cable lines, amps, speakers, etc. The cost of diminishing returns hits fast and hard. It sounds as if you are facing a similar dilemma to when I changed from my VPI table/arm to a Basis table/arm. The Basis was much more transparent and revealing and Dynavectors weakness, a rather jagged higher end, is more exposed under such condition's. Dynavector's mate well with smoother sounding tables like the VPI.

The Benz line is a good reco, others that may also fill the bill would be a Koetsu, Shelter, Air Tight, Transfiguration, Sumiko or ZYX (silver). I haven't heard the Miyajima cartridges, so I cannot speak for them. You didn't mention a price range so I didn't mention specific models. I'm sure you can figure it out.

Cheers,
John