Dc, you said the Musicmaker was a real eye opener but you could never turn back. What do you mean? What were it's characteristics and how did it compare to the $$others$$? Thanks.
Changing from an XV1-S
Hi All
I'm considering (read hankering) for a new cartridge. I have been using a Dynavector XV1-S for a while now and although it really is good I feel that other manufacturers have overtaken this recently with units that cost a 'tad' less.
It's going on my VPI Classis/ 10.5 and the new Whest PS.30RDT Special Edition/ Conrad Johnson ART MK1/ Levinson 331 Poweramp/ JM Lab Scala Utopia. The general sound from the system is excellent to bloody brilliant BUT having just heard an Ortofon Cadenza Black in the system I am led to believe that the XV1-S technology is 'getting on'.
A friend has recommended the Ortofon A90 or Lyra Titan.
Is there anything else I should look at?
My musical tastes are wide BUT do not include Opera, Classical or choir. I like vocals but love instumentals.
Thanks for your help - if I get any :)
I'm considering (read hankering) for a new cartridge. I have been using a Dynavector XV1-S for a while now and although it really is good I feel that other manufacturers have overtaken this recently with units that cost a 'tad' less.
It's going on my VPI Classis/ 10.5 and the new Whest PS.30RDT Special Edition/ Conrad Johnson ART MK1/ Levinson 331 Poweramp/ JM Lab Scala Utopia. The general sound from the system is excellent to bloody brilliant BUT having just heard an Ortofon Cadenza Black in the system I am led to believe that the XV1-S technology is 'getting on'.
A friend has recommended the Ortofon A90 or Lyra Titan.
Is there anything else I should look at?
My musical tastes are wide BUT do not include Opera, Classical or choir. I like vocals but love instumentals.
Thanks for your help - if I get any :)