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benz ref 2 or sumiko celebration

hi currently own the benz, but it's in for repair, and i have the celebration for a loaner. i love it, and i've read some very flattering things about it. i'm running it with a vpi scout/jmw-9 table/arm combo. i have a tube pre and a ss amp. i listen to mostly acoustic jazz, folk, classic rock, everything except for classical. so should i keep the benz, or trade it for the sumiko? my ears tell me sumiko is the way to go hear, but maybe it's not the match with my rig as the benz is. or maybe it's better?

would love to hear opinions. thanks.
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audio999
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Reb1208,

Just FYI,My Ruby 2 bettered the sumiko celebration on SME20/IV/iV.

If you really want to upgrade from Ruby3,you should demo Dynavector X1's or the new Rua. (Both are much better than Ruby2)

Unfortunatelly,i haven't heard the Ruby3,but US distributor told me that mine is the same spech with Ruby3 except for the label.

Hope this is help.

Which one do you like better in your system,Ruby3 or 901?
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rauliruegas
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Audio999: ***** " My Ruby 2 bettered the sumiko celebration on SME20/IV/iV. " *****

I own both and I think that both are differents music sound presentation cartridges. I think that your statement has to be more with what you like or maybe do a better match with your audio system that if the Ruby 2 " bettered " the Celebration.

I own, too, the Dynavector XV-1 and here I agree with you: hands down the Ruby 2 or the Celebration.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
audio999
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I agree with you that they are different animal.

But,

After listening to the Ruby 2 and changed it to sumiko celebration,do you think it was an upgraded? I was not.

Anyway,i'm in love with both XV-1's and Rua right now.

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stringreen
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I have a benz ebony high output and love it. Remember the higher the output, the less the head amp has to do. I hear no hum or noise and absolutely wonderful 3 dimensional effortless sound.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Audio99: ***** "After listening to the Ruby 2 and changed it to sumiko celebration,do you think it was an upgraded? I was not." *****

I agree with you. We only have a different sound reproduction.

Stringreen: I own, too, the Benz LP ( I think is very similar to the Ebony ) and I agree with you: its a great contender.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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