Dynavector XV-1s vrs Transfiguration Proteus

I have heard the Dynavector XV-1s and the Transfiguration Orpheus (now discontinued), and both are very fine cartridges. I agree with Ptmconsulting that the Transfiguration was more musical sounding, I would even say more natural sounding. I think I would call the Dynavector more dynamic and revealing than analytical though. I could see the Dynavector sounding analytical in a system that is already lean sounding, just as I could see the Transfiguration sounding lifeless in a system that is already warm sounding.

Which you would prefer would mainly depend on the rest of your system, as synergy is key. If your system/room is a bit too lively, the Transfiguration would probably suit you best. If you are looking to inject some life and energy into your system, the Dynavector would probably work best for you.

Ditto

IMO, the dynavector XV-1s is ANYTHING but analytical.

I have not heard the Transfiguration.

I have heard the XV-1s at length in my setup just not lately, and at a friends place on his Dynavector 507mkII. I wonder since it is no longer the new kid on the block that it doesn't get as mush respect.

How good is the Transfiguration tracking and ability to sound quiet in the groove.

The Dynavector is the finest cartridge I have ever heard period, including the Transfiguration, it does everything right . I have mine loaded at 200 ohms and tracking at 2.5 grams in a stock VPI 9 inch arm on a Super Scoutmaster, phono amps are either a John Curl phono section of my Audible Illusions Modulas 3B, or my Allnic 1500 run into a Lamm LL2 Deluxe pre. The only cart that comes close in my opinion is the original Shelter 901, which I have mounted in another arm wand.