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Dynavector XX2MK2 vs. Soundsmith "The Voice"

I'm looking at these two cartridges to replace my Dyna 20XM. Table is a VPI Scout/JMW9 running into a Whest PS.30R then on to an ARC LS26. I'm thinking the Dyna will mate better in the JMW9 but "The Voice" may be more dynamic and robust sounding, which is what I'm after in the upgrade. I heard "The Voice" on a VPI but in a totally unfamiliar system. Thoughts? Anyone compare these two in a Scout?
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ptmconsulting
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Are you looking for more of "the same" or are you looking for a change of some sore. Dyna's seem to have a house sound that just gets better as you go up the line. It's similar but just "more".

Don't know about the voice, but I bet it would be a different sound to some degree.
ptmconsulting
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Thom's comments on the XX2 match my experience. I went from a 20X-H to an XX1-H (the precursor to the XX2) and although I did get more refinement and texture I definitely lost some punch and dynamics. I do plan on putting the old 20X-H back into the system sometime this winter just to give a listen and see which one I truly prefer.

Don't get me wrong, it sounds damn nice, but I still know that I lost something that I had before, so I'm curious.
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