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Dynavector 20xH - Boring Presentation?

Hello All,

I recently swapped out a Denon DL160 for Dynavector DV 20xH, I let the cart break in for about 25 hrs so far. The presentation of the Dyna is rather boring when compared to the economical 160. The midrange and the bass are good but the top end is no where close to the 160. It lacks the sparkle at the top. And the dynamics also seem to be more immediate with 160. I'm I missing something here .

I'm using a 4mm spacer under the tonearm, so VTA seems to be close to 98.5 degrees, so no issues there. Used Mint LP Tractor to set-up both the carts.

I'm trying hard to like the dyna, but I keep going back to the 160. Here is the reset of my system ...

Rega P2 (RB 250 with Michell Tecnoweight)
EAR 834P MM/MC Phono Stage (Acoustic Zen Matrix Interconnects)
Audio Analogue Verdi Settanta Int Amp
Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 speakers (Nordost BH cables)
livin_262002
livin_262002 OP
187 posts
 
Bifwynne, at this time I'm contemplating between Shelter 501 MKIII and Koetsu Black. I'll be auditioning both and see which ones I like. None of the local dealers carry Lyra so auditioning that will be difficult. Same is the case with Dynavector so had to purchase bases on online reviews. Yes, my phono EAR 834P has sufficient gain for carts as low as .2mv so that's not going to be an issue.

Zd542, the reason I went with high was a concern of impedance mismatch between the cart and the phono pre for the low cart. Will have to wait and see how Shelter and Koetsu perform.

Thank you all for the valuable suggestions
rockyboy
335 posts
 
Livin - is it a general practice of dealers to allow in-home auditions of cartridges? What are the terms? If you decide not to purchase the cartridge, does the dealer then sell it "as new" to an unsuspecting buyer? Reason I ask is I plan on replacing my Glider for either a Wood or LyraDelos down the road.
livin_262002 OP
187 posts
 
RockyBoy,

My dealer usually loans me his demo carts. The advantage is the cart is already broken in, so you get to hear the cart's full potential. If I like the cart, he'll order a new one for me. He'll give you an option to buy his demo cart for 30-50% off new retail, so the choice is mine whether to keep the demo or buy a new one. He does keep a deposit for the value of the cart (50% of new retail). Never had problems with the terms.

Hope this helps
livin_262002 OP
187 posts
 
Oh, when I meant the dealer will keep the deposit I meant a refundable deposit. I always get my deposit back so no issues :-)
rockyboy
335 posts
 
You're very fortunate. I'll check but don't think my one and only local dealer offers this service.
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