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Dynavector 20x2 High or Low Output?

I have a VPI HW-19v4 table with a 12.5 arm. I am currently using a Denon 103r with a Bob's Cinemag Step-up. I have a friend that is selling a like new 2.8mv 20X2 for $750. Should I hold out on a Low version since I have the Step-up or get the HO version and lose the Step-up? Has anyone A/B'd the Denon to the 20X2? Finally, what are your thoughts of this cartridge is it a worthy upgrade from the 103r?
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inna
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You can get Dyna 20 high or low output new for a little more than $500 from Hong Kong on ebay. Some members here dealt with him without any problems. Your friend overcharges you. Low output should sound better all other things being equal, everyone says it. What is your current phono stage?
inna
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Well, Herron would be way above $1k ,I guess, but generally I agree with this approach. Besides, most cartridges are very overpriced. I keep hearing praise about Herron.
inna
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Just a thought. Perhaps replacing tubes with the best you can find will help a lot. And also, turntable resonance control is very important of course and improving it can make a big difference. So the general idea could be to extract maximum performance from what you already have. I usually follow this approach. And then when it appears that there is nothing or very little left to extract, you upgrade. And when you do - you jump. In your case, yeah, possibly to Herron or LAMM phono and then the cartridge.
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