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Dynavector XV-1s or 1t with Heavier Tonearm

Considering Dynavector XV-1s or 1t. Did listen to 1s and really liked it (with SME 20/12 + V-12). I am curious if any 1s or 1t owners using them with heavier tonearms like Ikeda? How does 1s compare to 1t as price tag is 2 times? I consider to use with second tonearm which is 12" Ikeda 407. My Graham Elite is reserved by ZYX.
number_95
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syntax
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I did listen to XV-1s multiple times in various Arms, for me it was always better performing in heavier Arms, no matter what Phonostage or Preamp was used. Hard to describe, but overall Performance was a bit quicker, a bit more agile, the pysical presence was - or is - on a higher level compared to Arms like SME, Triplanar etc.
milimetr
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Syntax - what arm was the best with Dyna?
I am considering XV-1t as nest cart after my Phasemation PP-1000.
I am using Origin Live Enterprise C 12" with 21 grams effective mass.
number_95 OP
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Thank you Syntax. I presume you have tested the cartridge with your FR tonearms which should not be much different than Ikeda which is a good indication for me.
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