Koetsu Jade platinum V Dynavector XV-1s ?

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

Shane,search about the new Te Kaitora Rua before pulling the triger !

Good luck !

Dear Shane: Right play !.
Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Audio999. I had a Te-Kaitora before I bought the XV-1. No comparison, the XV-1 was in a different league. XV-1 has similar bottom end but a lot clearer, transparent, naturally dynamic and plain easier to listen to from top to bottom.
I still have the Te-Kaitora and it was a big step up from the XX-2.
The XV-1s will be better again.
I still have the Te-Kaitora so perhaps one day I might trade in on the new Te-Kait, but I very much doubt it.

Thanks Paul, I am sure I made the right move - but with this obsessive habit, one is always on the lookout for greener pastures.

Looks like I will be waiting for several weeks for mine ( I hope I get it before Xmas), the distributor said I was waiting in line behind the US and Germany orders.

I guess I can enjoy my Helikon for the next few weeks, It does not get much of a lookin since I bought the XV-1.

cheers Shane