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Changing from an XV1-S

Hi All

I'm considering (read hankering) for a new cartridge. I have been using a Dynavector XV1-S for a while now and although it really is good I feel that other manufacturers have overtaken this recently with units that cost a 'tad' less.

It's going on my VPI Classis/ 10.5 and the new Whest PS.30RDT Special Edition/ Conrad Johnson ART MK1/ Levinson 331 Poweramp/ JM Lab Scala Utopia. The general sound from the system is excellent to bloody brilliant BUT having just heard an Ortofon Cadenza Black in the system I am led to believe that the XV1-S technology is 'getting on'.

A friend has recommended the Ortofon A90 or Lyra Titan.
Is there anything else I should look at?

My musical tastes are wide BUT do not include Opera, Classical or choir. I like vocals but love instumentals.

Thanks for your help - if I get any :)

dcarol

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macdadtexas
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Dcarol,

do you get any hum with the Dynavector? I am using a Grado Statement The Reference 1 with my Classic, and I get some annoying hum when the arm is over the platter.

VPI told me that just happens with that combination since the Grado is completely unshielded. I love the sound, but the hum really bothers me. I know with other VPI's there is no hum with the seperation of the motor and platter, but this bothers me.

I was thinking a new cartridge as well and the Dyna XV-1s was on my list. I was wondering if it was well shielded?

But now that you are doing the research, maybe I should try one of the cartridges that you are suggesting?/

thx.
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