I spoke with Harry at VPI before buying a new low output cartridge to replace my high output Benz Glider. He highly recommended the Dynavector 20x cartridge. He said most audiophiles feel they have to spend at least $1000 or more to feel they are getting a good cartridge, but he feels the 20x is just as good for much less money. I bought the 20xl lowoutput (.25mv) for my VPI mk4/JMW 10 combo, and I am very happy with it. It is very dynamic with great imaging and sound soundstage. You will need plenty of gain in your phono section though.
Any experience with Dynavector carts???
I am thinking of a new MC cartridge for my Aries/JMW 10. I have heard "some" good things about the Dynavector XX-2, and the others at the top of their range. Anyone out there know if these would mate up well with my TT and arm, how do they sound? I am currently running a low output Grado Reference into ARC Ref. phono and have little experience with MC cartridges. Thanks for any input.