Dynavector XV-1s vs. Soundsmith The Voice?


I've been looking for a high end cartridge for my Well Tempered Reference turntable and these are the two carts which have been repeatedly recommended based on my sonic priorities and desire for a more exciting, clean, engaging listen (previously used a Koetsu Rosewood Signature).

I already purchased The Voice and expect to have one in my possession shortly. I heard an ultra high compliance one very briefly and it was an interesting and very 'different' sound than I was used to.

Can any offer any sort of comparison between these two cartridges? I mostly buy used, so the large MSRP discrepancy is mitigated.
gopher

Showing 2 responses by darkmoebius

09-27-10: Gopher
I've got a Zu 103 I'm using on the WTR these days and a Denon 103D sitting as a standby.
What's your take on the sonic differences between the two. I have a 103D and have always wondered how the others sound.
[url=]09-29-10: Edainwestoc
If you don't mind me asking...is the 103D stock or has it been retipped?[/url] If you were asking this question of me, and not Gopher, my 103D is new old stock with very, very, low hours on it - maybe 120 hrs.