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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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stiltskin
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Stickman, The Dynavector is one of the great cartridges in the here and now.

If your seriously considering the XV1 this money your about to spend would be better spent I think towards another table instead, table only.
Either move up the VPI line or look else where.
You have a good preamp, phono and arm.

Four grand is a great start and in the long run, definitely a good move.
stiltskin
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Darkmoebius
I wish I did buy that extra arm tube for my Phantom,for sure I would taken you up on your offer.

My currant set up with a Mint arc protractor is I believe my best attempt yet.
Too much efford, for me anyway, went into it, to undo it.

Thank you for your generous offer.
stiltskin
499 posts
 
Ahhh but that's the beauty of the Phantom arm and Mint protractor, you can dial it in to the nth degree.
With each time I worked with it, I just got better at it.

All you need is patience, a well lit area to work in, mag light and a "good optical aid".....
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