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Koetsu Jade platinum V Dynavector XV-1s ?

Has anyone heard both cartridges?. My XV-1 is close to worn out, so looking at what my next cartridge will be. I can buy a Jade for pretty close to the same price as the XV-1s.

How does the Koetsu play rock/pop/alternative music?. I like all styles of music but this is where most of my taste lies.

cheers Shane
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gajgmusic
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Shane

Haven't had the opportunity to listen to both but have heard great things about the koetsu. There is a very good review of it by roy Gregory, who is generally quite good. If you would like I could send it to you. I am surprised however, I thought it was quite a bit more than the dynavector.

Gary
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rauliruegas
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Dear Shane: I own the Xv-1 and the Koetsu RSP. I never hear the Jade but I think that its sound has to be very near the RSP.
I prefer the XV-1, it is very well balanced cartridge in all the frecuency spectrum against the Koetsu. You will be near the music with the Dynavector.
Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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Gary, It was the Jade review by Roy Gregory in hifi+ that prompted me to ask the question.
Paul, thanks for the advise.

I am going with my gut feel am upgrading to the XV-1s. My local dealer has come up with a price that is quite good. I luv the XV-1 now and the Koetsu may not suit my pop/rock/alternative listening bias's.

I am dropping off the XV-1 today and hopefully will have the new XV-1 within a short time after it is sent from Japan.

cheers Shane
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