I always wondered why the 17D3 gets so little love around here.  I am very fond of mine and rank it very high among cartridges I own.

 

I was a Dynavector dealer for many years.  Always has been my favorite cartridge manufacturer.  It was one of my top cartridge sellers.

I still have in my stable a 23RS, 17D2MKII, 17D3, 19A and a couple of 20X series that need repaired.

Back in the day, Dynavector was pretty much the king...

 

Dear @dwette  : You only have to buy it and make tests comparisons. 

Looks as a new great Ortofon ever made and Ortofon build quality of cartridge design at this top level is just outstanding and makes that any owner be/been totally satisfied and proud to be an owner.

You own the Lyra Atlas Lambda SL and could says that that kind of cartridge is for you.

In case you decide to buy it your tests comparisons will be totally welcomed in this and other forums.

 

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,

R.

I think because the super short cantilever gives old curmudgeon like me the Willie’s during use n setup and also because it is a very linear ruthless truth teller… 

re the 17D3 and variants….