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Possible to Compare the DV XV-1 & Grado Statement?

Been using the DV 20XL for several years and and am getting the itch to move on... I have a Hovland HP-100 preamp with phono. The Hovland folks seem to like the Grado Statement quite a bit. Local advice leans very heavily towards the Dynavector XV-1. How can I possibly compare these two? The Statement is way less money... Anyone have experience with these two cartridges? Thoughts on this compare? Using a VPI Aries 3 TT with a DV507-MKII arm.
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stickman451

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rauliruegas
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Dear Stkman451: I agree with what people posted on the great XV-1.

I never heard the Statement but I own the Grado Amber The Tribute ( over 1.6K ) and it is an exeptional performer if the Statement is on this " league " ( that I understand it is ) then the choice between those cartridges ( Grado/Dyna ) is a hard call to anyone, Btw, like almost always it is system dependent specially on the phono stage.

I can live for ever with each one. Sorry not to be more specific.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Dear Bob: If you can try to run the Amber loaded at 100Kohms, this makes a difference for the better.

Btw, nice to see amother person with this great Grado cartridge, it seems to me that only a few people know about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Dear Darkmoebius: I think that your gracious offer is something to appreciate from every one and I'm sure that every one here can/could make a good " job " about but at the same time IMHO that offer can/could a great opportunty for Stickman451 has a first hand " experience " on it.

Thank you for take me in count.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Dear Stickman451: Other alternative that IMHO can help you is the Nagaoka MP-50, very good performer.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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