SME V arm and what cartridge?


I have a Dynavector XX2MKII right now that I love with my Clearaudio Performance table/Satisfy Carbon arm. Getting an SME 20/V arm and was curious which cartridges you guys consider to have good synergy with SME? Will the XX2MKII work well with the new table or should I be looking at something to replace it with.

I prefer the rich, smooth, dynamic sound to lean and hyper detailed. The XX2MKII is a very musical cartridge with great bass and a warmish tonal balance overall which I really like. Should I be looking up the chain of Dynavector or go in another direction?

I heard the SME 20/IV.Vi with a Sumiko Celebration and thought it was a very nice combo but the rest of the gear was very different from mine. I've also heard the Spiral Groove with various Lyra cartridges and was impressed as well. So I realize it is not so much the cartridge per say as it is overall synergy of table/arm/cartridge and the rest of the system as well. Still I am hoping guys familiar with the SME will chime in on their favorite synergistic choices of cartridges with the SME arms.

The rest of the system is Wilson Sasha's, Lamm M1.2s, Lamm LL2 Deluxe and EAR 324P phono.

Thanks.
flyski

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The Transfiguration Orpheus is an excellent match to my SME V. Neutral, natural timbre, quick.

By the way - a bit off topic - how do you like the Sasha with the Lamm 1.2 ? I'm considering that combo myself.
 
Flyski - thanks for the follow-up! I've heard from or read several folks who go for the Lamm/Wilson combo. A recent review at the Audio Beat covers the Sasha/Lamm 1.2. Pardon my going off topic.