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Dynavector XX2 MKII? Your thoughts of it?

Hello fellow Audiogon members, I had recently purchased a new mega RP8 turntable to replace my old Systemdek back in february. Since May I had a Dynavector 20x2L mounted on it and had tremendous synergy and results with it. Love it. Now one of my dealers has a lightly used Dynavector XX2 MKII. As his back up cartridge at home with about a 1000 hours on it. But because of his recent cartridge purchase his wife wants him to sell it. He offered me $400 cash for it.
Should i jump on it?
Also Is the XX2 MKII a better cartridge over the Rega Apheta? 
And what sort of difference dose the XX2 have over 20x2L and would it be an upgrade for the RP8?

jakecanada

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effischer
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$400 for an XX2 Mk. II with 1000 hours is a fair deal, presuming that the stylus itself is in good condition.  You should look at it under a microscope if possible to be sure there are no pits, striations, cracks or uneven wear.

I can't speak to the Soundsmith upgrade as I haven't heard it, but the XX2 is a much more refined cartridge than the 20X2L.  Good enough that even small tweaks to VTA can make a world of difference.

Good luck & happy listening!
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