I am a dealer for Dynavector but don't have a 10x5, have used earlier generations. I do use a Denon 160, which is quite good. I paid about $100 on the internet for the Denon new so it represents much less of an expendature. I would buy one, very likely you will be happy with it. Take the savings and buy a VTA adjustment accessory from VPI , disclaimer, I am a VPI dealer,or Michell [ditto] or other company. The Michell is cheaper , I don't think it allows adjustment while playing , I think the VPI does but I have only a price on it , no lit.
Denon DL 160/DV 10x5, PrimaLuna PL2 Factory Stage
Hi, need some advice recommendations from cartridge gurus out there. I have a new toy, a PrimaLuna PL2 w/the factory phonostage and a Rega RB250 arm:
Specifications
Freq. Response: 10Hz-50kHz
Distortion & Noise: -83dB
Input Impedance: 50k Ohms
Gain: 42dB
Suggested Minimum Cartridge Output: 2.0 mV
RIAA Accuracy: <0.5dB @ 20Hz-20kHz
Dimensions: 1.26" x 1.5"
Thinking of pairing this up with a Denon DL 160:
# Output: 1.6mV
# Stylus: .1 x .2mm special elliptical diamond
# Cantilever: aluminum
# Frequency range: 20-50,000Hz
# Compliance: 14x10-6cm/dyne
# Tracking force: 1.3-1.9g
# Weight: 4.8g
Is this a good choice? I'm worried that the 1.6mV is too low. Although I read somewhere it's actually near 2.2 mV. I like the fact (from what I read) how it's forgiving, detailed yet smooth.... and more importantly inexpensive.
Would the Dynavector 10X5 be a better choice?
Any other recommendations in this price range? Trying to keep costs down/simple system.
Do I need shims for the VTA? Can I just use washers? What kind?
Thanks in advance.
Specifications
Freq. Response: 10Hz-50kHz
Distortion & Noise: -83dB
Input Impedance: 50k Ohms
Gain: 42dB
Suggested Minimum Cartridge Output: 2.0 mV
RIAA Accuracy: <0.5dB @ 20Hz-20kHz
Dimensions: 1.26" x 1.5"
Thinking of pairing this up with a Denon DL 160:
# Output: 1.6mV
# Stylus: .1 x .2mm special elliptical diamond
# Cantilever: aluminum
# Frequency range: 20-50,000Hz
# Compliance: 14x10-6cm/dyne
# Tracking force: 1.3-1.9g
# Weight: 4.8g
Is this a good choice? I'm worried that the 1.6mV is too low. Although I read somewhere it's actually near 2.2 mV. I like the fact (from what I read) how it's forgiving, detailed yet smooth.... and more importantly inexpensive.
Would the Dynavector 10X5 be a better choice?
Any other recommendations in this price range? Trying to keep costs down/simple system.
Do I need shims for the VTA? Can I just use washers? What kind?
Thanks in advance.