Sir, I disagree on this matter. I made an impulse purchase of a DV XV1S DV tonearm, and VPI aries TT. I've been a Rega Planar 3 and DV 10 x 4/5 guy for 15 years. I heard this combo playing through Reference Audio Research phono and preamp. This was the best audio I've ever experienced.
I knew my inboard phono section wasn't up to it at 40 db, so I auditioned the Manley Chinook (I'm not up for a 13 k reference phono after this purchase). Though not at the levelof the AR, this combo is extremely musical and enjoyable. The Chinook is probobly underpriced and does fine with the XV 1s . Im not a frequent poster, but hope you check out this combo.
I knew my inboard phono section wasn't up to it at 40 db, so I auditioned the Manley Chinook (I'm not up for a 13 k reference phono after this purchase). Though not at the levelof the AR, this combo is extremely musical and enjoyable. The Chinook is probobly underpriced and does fine with the XV 1s . Im not a frequent poster, but hope you check out this combo.