Thanks.
Could you please elaborate on the DV20Xl > DV17d3 and P75 > Aqvox improvements individually?
Thanks
Could you please elaborate on the DV20Xl > DV17d3 and P75 > Aqvox improvements individually?
Thanks
Need help with cart and phono stage
Hi guys,
I own a Nottingham Spacedeck and Spacearm since 2005, but I have not used much due to a channel inbalanced issue. Recently, I have finally decide to involved Audiophile system LTD to help me with the issue as I was convinced that spacearm was the culprit. After trouble shooting, they determined that it was my aging but low usage Dynavector 10X4 MKIV.
It was a relief for me as the cart is cheaper to replaced. Now I am ready to spin some vinyls again! I will need a new cart obviously and a phono stages as I have sold my old one.
Here are my criterias for cart and phono stages to help you help me:-)
Cartridge:
1) Similar voicing to my Dynavector DV10X4 MKII but offer an overall improvements. I found the DV 10X4 MKIV only slightly better than my digital playback. The dynamic and neutral balance of the old cart are very desirable.
2) Ease of setup. No fussy loading/setup requirement to sound good. No super fragile parts that will break off easily under normal use. Long live would be good.
3) It has to be heavier than DV10X4 MKIV (4.6 gram) to allow wiggle room for tracking force adjustment on spacearm.
Phono stage:
1)Low noise. In my system, the EAR 834P and Aesthetix Rhea was too noisy for my taste. I can not stand hum!
2)Ease of setup. I will try to avoid unit that need special power cord, rare NOS tubes, or special footer to sound good.
I can get the DV20XL ($525 new) and P75($350 used). Is it possible to get what I want for similar budget?
Are the dynavector pair good choice? The cart especially has been around forever, is there any newer and hopefully better design that suit my need better?
Thanks in advance,
Kent
I own a Nottingham Spacedeck and Spacearm since 2005, but I have not used much due to a channel inbalanced issue. Recently, I have finally decide to involved Audiophile system LTD to help me with the issue as I was convinced that spacearm was the culprit. After trouble shooting, they determined that it was my aging but low usage Dynavector 10X4 MKIV.
It was a relief for me as the cart is cheaper to replaced. Now I am ready to spin some vinyls again! I will need a new cart obviously and a phono stages as I have sold my old one.
Here are my criterias for cart and phono stages to help you help me:-)
Cartridge:
1) Similar voicing to my Dynavector DV10X4 MKII but offer an overall improvements. I found the DV 10X4 MKIV only slightly better than my digital playback. The dynamic and neutral balance of the old cart are very desirable.
2) Ease of setup. No fussy loading/setup requirement to sound good. No super fragile parts that will break off easily under normal use. Long live would be good.
3) It has to be heavier than DV10X4 MKIV (4.6 gram) to allow wiggle room for tracking force adjustment on spacearm.
Phono stage:
1)Low noise. In my system, the EAR 834P and Aesthetix Rhea was too noisy for my taste. I can not stand hum!
2)Ease of setup. I will try to avoid unit that need special power cord, rare NOS tubes, or special footer to sound good.
I can get the DV20XL ($525 new) and P75($350 used). Is it possible to get what I want for similar budget?
Are the dynavector pair good choice? The cart especially has been around forever, is there any newer and hopefully better design that suit my need better?
Thanks in advance,
Kent