Sound Smith Retip of DV 20X2 Cartridge

Do you have the low or high output version?

High output

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M~

Though I have not heard a DV20X2H with a Soundsmith Ruby cantilever I would be surprised if it was not an improvement. I think it's worth a shot. I've heard some Denon 103's with a Soundsmith ruby OCL rebuild that sounded pretty sweet.

I wouldn't go for the upgrade on a HO 20x. All things being equal, moving from the HO to LO cart is a big step up in SQ. Personally, I would want that advantage before I would invest in an upgrade.

I broke my DV20x2H after about a year of listening to with a modified Rega tonearm. I was heartbroken because I really enjoyed it with my system. I sent to Soundsmith and had it retipped with the ruby cantalever arm ($250) option. When it came back, to my ears, the music seemed more alive and detailed. I like it better than the the original. After six months I bought a broken DV20X2h and sent it to have it retipped the same way and have it stored as my back up.