Dynavector XX Mk II

John...Take a look at this review of the XX2 Mk2 by Paul Eros. It should be reassuring:

http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/xx2mk2_e.html

Actually, I just noticed it is a review of the XX2 Mk1, but if interested, you can type in a search for Dynavector XX2 Mk2 reviews and find several that also provide positively solid commentary.

Jeff, you were corrct the first time, that review is for the XX mk II, I know, I read it. It also further concerned me about the loading issue because I read this in that review:

Interestingly, whilst the technical sheet that comes with the cartridge recommends a 30 ohm loading, the Dynavector web site recommends load impedance of >30 ohms. The Delphini offers load impedance settings of 33, 100, 1k or 47k ohms. I found that I could detect differences with all load settings used with the XX-2, suggesting that the cartridge is sensitive to this aspect of set up. This is an important point and anyone investing in this cartridge should pair it with a phono stage that provides this option. Personally I preferred the 1k ohm setting.

I'm going to wait and give this cartridge a month or so to open up. Hopefully it does. If it doesn't, then I have some decisions to make, whether to look for another cartridge to match with my gear, or look for more gear to match with this cartridge. Sheesh........ :-)

You're right John, Mk2 review it is. I don't know what I was looking at when I glimpsed back at the article. Old age is starting to play games with me. In any event, keep me posted on how things unfold with it---compatibly, I hope, so you don't have to go back on that audio merry-go-'round. Sheesh!

SUTs are designed to go into the MM input of your Phono (47Kohm) so if the 58db gain spec relates to your MC input then I dont think you will get good results.