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Dynavector DV20X2H or DV20X2L

With my Rega RP6 and my Clearaudio "Basic+" Phono preamp, which one would give a better result and less problems.  Dynavector Low Out Put MC or, Dynavector High Out MC. Would I need a 6000$ phono preamp for a Low Out MC Cartridge ? Or it would be better a Dynavector MC High Out Put, with Clearaudio "Basic+" Phono preamp ?
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chakster
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Why do you think that to drive LOMC cartridge you need $6k phono preamp? Some great phono preamps designed for 0.2mV MC cost under $1500. You can also use $500-700 Step-Up Transformer with your MM phono stage if the signal from MC cartridge is too low. You need low output MC or just a great MM cartridge (which can be even better).
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chakster
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Dynavector cartridges are very good, i have owned 3 of them including high output version DV-30A, then KARAT 17DS MR (Diamond Cantilever, Micro Reach tip) and KARAT 23RS MR (Ruby Cantilever, Micro Reach tip).

But it is not true that Dynavector is better than any MM from the same era. 

Audio-Technica AT-ML180 OCC is unbeatable, Grace LEVEL II LC-OFC BR/MR is unbeatable. 

Grace gave us so many options with different cantilever/styli that interchangeable. 
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