Dynavector XX Mk II

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.

Sorry for the confusion Vusi, the SUT was never meant to be used with the Cary's MC phono input. I realize this would not work. The SUT is just in case I cannot make the Dyna work with the Cary, I also have a VAC preamp with MM phono stage, that is where the SUT would be used.

However, in other good news, after several more attempts of playing with the VTA, I seem to be in a much better listening shape now. I also lowered the VTF from 2.0 to 1.9. I know I still need more hours on the XX mk II, but at least we are in the ballpark now, sonically.

The high frequencies have now appeared, but there is still that nice, tight bass. Midrange is very good, but not stunning. Fortunately, midrange bloom is one area where the Cary SLP-98P excels, so I think this will make for a great combo.

Moonguy,

Where did you get the additional 10db of gain from. I also have the Zestos and I was looking at this cartridge. I'm currently running a cartridge that is .8 and I don't have to turn the volume very high. How high do you have to turn the volume with the Dynavector?