The 20X2 will be a more revealing and neutral cartridge in your rig. The high output version will save you a few hundred bucks, as you noted. If you really want to extract the best from your vinyl, spend the extra bucks to properly rig a low output version; you won't be disappointed. Have fun and happy listening!
Phono Cartridge advice
Needing some expertise I am currently looking at 2 different phono cartridges for my system. I narrowed it down to the
Dynavector 20X2 Phono Cartridge and the Ortofon 2M Black Verso. For best price for performance and quality.
My system is Totem Acoustic Forest speakers and a Cary Audio cad 120s triode tube power amp, Cary audio SLP-98P tube preamp with built in moving magnet tube phono stage, and Kimber silver streak interconnects. Sytemdek turntable with an Oracletone arm.
One thing about the dynavector I can run the low output version through a step up transformer but would prefer the high output version for cost savings.
My biggest question is moving magnate or moving coil better for a triode tube system? Let me know your thoughts and experiences thanx and happy holidays!
Dynavector 20X2 Phono Cartridge and the Ortofon 2M Black Verso. For best price for performance and quality.
My system is Totem Acoustic Forest speakers and a Cary Audio cad 120s triode tube power amp, Cary audio SLP-98P tube preamp with built in moving magnet tube phono stage, and Kimber silver streak interconnects. Sytemdek turntable with an Oracletone arm.
One thing about the dynavector I can run the low output version through a step up transformer but would prefer the high output version for cost savings.
My biggest question is moving magnate or moving coil better for a triode tube system? Let me know your thoughts and experiences thanx and happy holidays!