Seeking Cartridge for SME 20/2 TT & SME V arm

Dear Goldmanjay: Beautiful audio system you have. I agree with the Dyna XV-1,very hard to beat, this is one of the top great cartridges out there.
Now, if we are talking of synergy then the Sumiko Celebration is a great mate for your analog rig, as a fact this cartridge was voiced working in a similar analog rig ( like yours )and is a a very good performer. You can read the Stereophile review on the SME 20 and 30 about. This cartridge has a low price but it performance is at the level of other top cartridges.

I think that you could put on your cartridge list the Colibri, Transfiguration W/V and the Allaerts MC2 Finish, too.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Thanks Cincy bob and Jfrech,
The Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua on up to the XV-1s are all in consideration as is the Lyra Helikon. Warranty and availability of tip replacement, repair and upgrading options are also important considerations.
I am presently using a VAC Standard LE tube pre. with an internal tube phono stage.
I have a Joule VZN 80 on order that will drive my new Merlin VSM-MX with the Super BAM speakers. My TT sits on a Bright Star Big Rock 2. I will use an older Shunyata Viper for a power cord for the time being. A Shunyata Hydra is used for my power conditioner.
It would be very hard to compare my Shelter 90 X with any new cartridge since I have steadily upgraded my entire system in the last year. Thus, with all the component changes and upgrades the sound has been in a continual state of change. Often it was difficult to identify the source of a particular change in the sound.
I can say that the single most important upgrade I have made this last year was the Merlin/Joule combo. I am presently using an older borrowed VZN 80.
My CDP is a Sony SDC 777ES with a VSEI level 5 mod. I have been changing from Au-24 ICs and SCs to Cardas Golden Reference as the latter are most complimentary with tube gear.
Once the Merlins Merlin/Joule combo were dialed in, it brought my music listening experience to an entirely new level of satifaction. Unfortunately,
I lost my 90X before I could hear it on this present level. Incidently, my system is located in a dedicated music room treated with Echo Buster items.

Part of this depends also on your phono stage. What is it?

I'm using a Lyra Helikon on my 20/2 IV.Vi arm. I love it. I've heard plenty of synergistic comments on the Dyna XV-1s as mentioned above. The Helikon maybe kinda of close in performance to your 90x...just a little different.

Depending on your budget, I'd add a Lyra Titan i to your list...that's likely my next move...or Koetsu Jade Platinum.

I'll also say upgrading the arm cable on that arm is critical. I like my Purist Venestas the best. I've also used Hovland and Graham. Power cords to the motor controller can change things pretty good to. The same things you hear w/ a better cord on your amps stages will be pretty much what you'll hear on the motor controller.

Finally, isolation bases seem to help. Currently I like my Symposium ultra...but I may try a HRS or a SRA soon...

Whatever you get, please post your listening impressions vs the 90x.

Thanks! Good luck.

The Dynavector XV-1s is a great cartridge, and it pairs beautifully with your SME tonearm.