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Dynavector XV-1S ---is it overkill for my system?

I've been enjoying my VPI Classic 1 w/ Dynavector 17D3 cartridge for a couple of years now, but I've got the upgrade bug and I'm ready to make the leap up to a higher performing cart. The Dynavector XV-1S is on my short list, but what do you guys think, is it overkill for my system? Here are the rest of my components: Heed Quasar phono pre, VTL 2.5 preamp, McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe amp, Paradigm Studio 100 v.2 speakers, Cardas Golden Reference and Gabriel Gold Revelation interconnects and Wireworld Equinox speaker cables. Will_herrera  (Threads | Answers | This Thread) 02-21-12

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Click title to read one, or click date to read all below it. 02-21-12   It is not overkill. you will hear a definite improvement wit ...   Rushton 02-21-12   Your question is impossible to answer, given its subjective ...   Lewm 02-21-12   Rushton---thanks for your response, i wouldn't miss not havi ...   Will_herrera 02-21-12   Honestly, the 17d3 is overkill for your heed phono. the xv-1 ...   Syntax 02-21-12   Best bang for your buck is a tonearm or phono preamp upgrade ...   Audiofeil 02-21-12   Syntax---back off, i love my heed quasar!! ;) no, seriously, ...   Will_herrera 02-21-12   Dear will_herrera: the xv-1s is a great quality performer by ...   Rauliruegas 02-21-12   I have no experience with the components you mention. howeve ...   Bazb 02-21-12   Interesting to read this, as i posted a very similar questio ...   Mbump 02-21-12   I think you are confused a little. the cartridge you have is ...   Inna 02-21-12   Sorry, but i would say that yes, the xv-1s is absolutely ove ...   Jmcgrogan2 02-21-12   Clearly the contrarian here, i continue to say: the classic ...   Rushton 02-21-12   Great responses everybody, i really appreciate all the input ...   Will_herrera 02-21-12   Personally, i've succumb to lloyd walker's sonic philosophy ...   Jmcgrogan2 02-22-12   I have heard the heed phono in my system. it is a good budg ...   Downunder 02-22-12   Okay, how does this sound---dynavector xx-2 mkii with a jlti ...   Will_herrera 02-22-12   While procewise a step down from your current phono stage, m ...   Roscoeiii 02-22-12   For your setup, either keep your cart and upgrade your phono ...   Agiaccio 02-22-12   Thanks for all the phono preamp recommendations! only proble ...   Will_herrera 02-22-12   Regarding the p-75 recommendation, i strongly disagree. i s ...   Audiofeil 02-22-12   How about a manley chinook at $2,250? i haven't personally ...   Philb7777 02-22-12   Hi will, the p75 might be lower noise with a lower impedan ...   Roscoeiii 02-22-12   Dear will_herrera: for what ever reason you have i can see y ...   Rauliruegas 02-27-12   Update---last week i bought a used simaudio moon 310lp phono ...   Will_herrera 02-28-12: Stringreen I'd go with a high output Benz cartridge and dump the headamp altogether. Stringreen  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread) 02-28-12   Stringreen, can you tell us why? homcs are often considere ...   Roscoeiii 02-28-12   Will herrara, sorry to divert the threat for a moment, but c ...   Adamay 02-28-12   Roscoeiii...my logic is the less you have in the system, the ...   Stringreen 02-28-12   Stringreen - you need to reread the thread, he doesn't have ...   Dover 02-28-12   I use a lyra delos with a simaudio lp5.3 with external power ...   Manitunc 02-29-12   Heard a dv xv1-t vs a transfiguration orpheus last week on t ...   Ptmconsulting 02-29-12   Unless you have the finest class of pre, you will loose what ...   Stringreen 02-29-12   Adamay---the thing is, i don't know if the simaudio 310lp wi ...   Will_herrera 02-29-12   i agree, however, most would also say the same about the ta ...   Jmcgrogan2 03-01-12   Jmc...picky, picky....the classic is extremely good and wort ...   Stringreen 03-01-12   Stringreen, i did not say that the classic was not a good ta ...   Jmcgrogan2 03-01-12   Jmc is absolutely on the money. you dont put a $5k cartridge ...   Dover 03-06-12   The tonearm would be the first thing i would replace on that ...   Goatwuss 09-13-12   Sir, i disagree on this matter. i made an impulse purchase o ...   Tennisdoc40 09-15-12   Jasmine pre phono?   Sbrownnw 09-16-12   Will-herrera, i've always believed it is better to upgrade t ...   Lanetim 09-18-12   Ah, so my subject thread is still alive...well, sorry to say ...   Will_herrera 09-18-12   You will love the delos. i am using it with my simaudio lp5. ...   Manitunc 09-18-12   Manitunc---i'm curious, what gain and load settings are you ...   Will_herrera 09-18-12   Will_herrera, let us know what you think of the delos. i had ...   Lanetim 09-19-12   Lanetim---i'm surprised that you felt that the lyra delos la ...   Will_herrera 09-19-12   Yes, that's right...the 20x2 had great, deep bass and a vibr ...   Lanetim 09-20-12   66db, 100ohm.   Manitunc

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