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Ortofon Jubilee vs. Dynavector XX-2 Mk. 2

I plan to upgrade from my current Lyra Dorian, which is nice but I find it a bit sterile sounding. I am considering the Jubilee and the XX-2 Mk. 2. These cartridges seem very similar in output level, weight, compliance, internal impedance, and even appearance! Does anyone here have experience with both and could point out the basic differences in sound quality? BTW - I am running a Scoutmaster with JMW9 Sig. arm. I could trade the Dorian in for a Helikon and the price would be comparable to buying either the Ortofon or Dyna, but perhaps the Lyra analytical sound is not what I am after. Hence, my interest in other brands. Thanks!
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audiofeil
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From top to bottom, Dynavector offers extremely high quality and sonics at every price point. I've not heard the XX-2 alongside the Jubilee but doubt it would be embarrassed in any facet of its' performance. Certainly the XV-1s is one of the very finest cartridges available.

I wish the line was available to me.

Generally speaking (very broadly in fact), Ortofons seem to perform best with tubed phono stages whereas Dynavectors work well with both solid state and tubes.

IMO of course.

Oh yeah. Ortofon dealer disclaimer.
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