Benz LP vs. Dynavector XV-1s

jgk1017 has it right. People in the audio business should contact posters direct via email if they have something to sell and/or choose to offer advice not "advertise" in these threads. However I don't expect that will happen; the profit potential generally outweighs ethical behavior. That being said, anybody in the business should disclose same in EVERY post to eliminate any doubt regarding their interests.

I agree that people in the business should disclose their interest before giving their opinions. I am glad that Jtinn did.

I think Mr. jgk1017 and Mr. Stanhifi responses are both accustatory, non-contributory, and self-serving and do nothing to better this thread or this forum.

Connie.

Further to this old Thread, today on May 21st 2007 there are a few Dynavector XV-1's and Benz LP for sale here on the Gon. I must decide in a couple of days. I currently have a Benz Ruby 2H. Help please!!!! Tonearm is SME V newly rewired. TT is Sota Cosmos IV and a highly modified ARC Ref Phono with 3 sets of inputs 48db, 58db thru Lundhals 9206 and 69db thru Jenzen's. Thanks, Sly

They both are very good cartridges. I personally own a XV-1s. IMO, if you system is already very full sounding, I would go for the XV-1s. Benz LP tends to be a bit on the thick side (I heard in my friend's sytem). So the Benz may be a better match with a leaner sounding system.