DYNAVECTOR XV1T - XV-1T VTF ??

I have an XV-1s so its not the same as the XV-1t but should be similar. The first 3-6 months I ran my XV-1s on the heavy side of 2.2 - 2.3 grams as the cart suspension broke in. However, as the sound be came duller and lifeless I transitioned over the first year to now a tracking weight of 1.95 grams.

2.7 grams does seem high. It will be interesting to see if any other XV-1t owners or XV-1s owners chime in.

You may want to give Mike Pranka a call after CES - he is the Dyna distributor to the US.

I agree with Syntax that a normal correction as a cart is broken in is almost always (never absolute) between 0.1 - 0.3 grams. I also agree with Jazdoc that my XV-1s on my tonearm is fantastic at 1.95 grams and dull and lifeless at 2.5 grams. It can very well be set up dependent so I agree a good protractor and VTF guage is imperative for those expensive carts of all makes. Locking it in is a must!

Think PCosta may be on to something here......

Many audiogoners will tell you that no anti-skate or minimal anti-skate always sounds better. Don't use test discs, use your ears.

Glad you are dialing it in and enjoying it. As an XV-1s owner, I'm envious of an XV-1t!!