Dear @mijostyn : Both models are very good, its build difference is the titanium " body ".
The t is smoother performer but very good too. I prefer the 1s, it's a little close to the power dynamics of the live MUSIC. I agree with the other gentlemans that like the 1s.
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@rauliruegas , Can you compare sonically the XV-1s to the XV-1t. They are very similar cartridges but the t is almost twice as expensive as the s. Both are highly regarded. |
@jim94025, my first two samples of the Purple Heart NS were defective. The first exchange was painless but my second return was a nightmare. My Dealer ended up taking care of me but the distributor / manufacture was a PIA. I’m not sure if they still have QC issues, but twice burned, I’m not taking another chance.
the Dyna is a very dynamic and fast cartridge with incredible bass. It tracks very well, has excellent QC and reputation. It doesn’t favour one music genres over another. |
I've owned both but in different systems at different times, so no direct comparison. With that as a context, my impression of the Kiseki was that it is a very smooth, very seductive cartridge that excels with certain types of music and is very pleasant to listen to, but may be lacking in transparency and dynamics. In the end, I found it to be lovely, but just didn't find it convincing.
The Dynavector, on the other hand, was incredibly dynamic and a much stronger all-around performer on all types of music. I felt the build was also more robust. There have been some concerns in the reliability of the Kiseki, though I personally experienced no such problems in the fairly short period of time that I owned one.
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