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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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rwjp
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Hi Stkman451,
I own the xv-1s and Grado(Amber)Tribute and would have to agree with Raul.
Both cartridges are excellent performers.
If anything the dyna probably has a slightly more forward top end.

Regards Rob
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