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DYNAVECTOR XV1T - XV-1T VTF ??

Anybody have any suggestions what VTF I should use on this cartridge? I'm using an AYRE DPS turntable with the factory carbon fibre Willi Bauer tone arm. I need a VTF of 2.7 grams to really make this cartridge come alive. My VTA is about level with the record perhaps a little lower on the weight side.

I have about 30 hours on the cartridge..

Stresses me out! is 2.7g too heavy ?
vanderdm
vanderdm OP
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Oh, BTW I forgot to mention I had the XV-1s before this cart and it sounded best at 1.9g.. Weird or what?
pcosta
241 posts
 
Have you changed the loading on the XV-1t as it has a higher internal impedance.
I only have experience with the XV-1s which has an internal impedance of 6 ohms.
Also you could try increasing the effective mass of the arm some how and re-adjusting your tracking force.
What is the effective mass of your tonearm?
philb7777
401 posts
 
Think PCosta may be on to something here......
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stringreen
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2.7 seems too high to me. I know this cartridge well, and if adjusted properly, 2 grams - even a bit less is all that is required.
vanderdm OP
9 posts
 
The loading is wide open ( no resistors at all ).. My Pre amp is the Atma-Sphere MP-1. How do I find out what the effective mass of the tone arm is?
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