There is always an old saying -- if you trust the book 100% after you read it, than it is better not to read it at all in the first place. The story lies in the state of condition or combination of components during the time when the subject is under review. Look back when stars were awarded to Miyabi, Titan, and XV-1. It is obvious to note the difference in the components choosen and arranged even same cartridge were to put in review again in Mr.P's system at this moment. So the rating, I believe, is inter-related or relative to each other under that particular set of components combination and arrangement. It may not be surprised to see such comment from reviewers when you have very sensitive speakers to "magnify" any shortcoming of the subject or at least, to reveal its incompatibility with the rest of the components when it is put in that system for review. Actually, to me, all cartridges are to be considered five stars, provided if , you have put the right components together to bring up its synergistic effect. With that, I believe, the setting will fall within the recommendation given by the manufacturer.
Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story?
I have read the performance parameters required for best sound in this cartridge, by the great HP,which I found interesting and perplexing.I then read,what seems to be a complete about face of HP's findings,by Mr Fremer,in Stereophile.Mr. Fremer does make a valid argument(we're talking tracking force)for correct alignment in the coils,and claims the mfgr's suggested force is the way to go.Makes sense,to me, NOT to stray from what the original designer has recommended!Yet,what do I know?It also seemed that MR Fremer was intentionally making the point,that HP was a bit clueless regarding downforce.
Well,now we have the "new audio pioneer"(I do like the guy,alot)Arthur Salvatore,on his "really fun to follow" web pages,stating that after much experience,with the XV-1s,he has concluded that MR Pearson was RIGHT,in recommending a downforce considerably higher than even the mfgr states.Obviously Mr Fremer would be incorrect.Even though his argument follows the line of ultimate reliability,as well as performance.All in a product costing about 4500 bucks--????
So,my argument is this---"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON"???
We have a very expensive product that has gotten a considerable amount of press,where the supposedly top reviewers in the industry cannot seem to agree on a parameter that will DEFINITELY affect both sonic performance,as well as long term reliability!
They claim that "Newbees" are in short supply,and the industry is shrinking.Hmm,I wonder why!
Do we ALL cancel our subscriptions,to these "once hobbyist oriented" journels?Do we rely on forums like this to garnish the "TRUTH",where there STILL are those who "jump" at the opportunity to tout their Favorite possessions,and put in a good word for their favorite designer/manufacturers?
Or do we start to rely on our own sense of perceptions,which(believe me)really begin to "sharpen up",after you have spent your hard earned cash!!
Any thoughts are always welcome!!
Well,now we have the "new audio pioneer"(I do like the guy,alot)Arthur Salvatore,on his "really fun to follow" web pages,stating that after much experience,with the XV-1s,he has concluded that MR Pearson was RIGHT,in recommending a downforce considerably higher than even the mfgr states.Obviously Mr Fremer would be incorrect.Even though his argument follows the line of ultimate reliability,as well as performance.All in a product costing about 4500 bucks--????
So,my argument is this---"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON"???
We have a very expensive product that has gotten a considerable amount of press,where the supposedly top reviewers in the industry cannot seem to agree on a parameter that will DEFINITELY affect both sonic performance,as well as long term reliability!
They claim that "Newbees" are in short supply,and the industry is shrinking.Hmm,I wonder why!
Do we ALL cancel our subscriptions,to these "once hobbyist oriented" journels?Do we rely on forums like this to garnish the "TRUTH",where there STILL are those who "jump" at the opportunity to tout their Favorite possessions,and put in a good word for their favorite designer/manufacturers?
Or do we start to rely on our own sense of perceptions,which(believe me)really begin to "sharpen up",after you have spent your hard earned cash!!
Any thoughts are always welcome!!