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Sumiko Blackbird or Dynavector 20x for VPI?

I think I've come down to these two cartridges for my Scoutmaster. Both are winners and both seem do do really well with the table. Is there a reason to go with one over the other ... I'm having a tough time deciding. I know one of the differences is that the Dynavector has a line contact stylus. I'm not familiar with that so I'm not sure what the benefits might be.
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slaw3
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Hi!
Amazing - I came down to the same two carts for my VPI, and ended up going with the Blackbird, for that nth degree of detail and air around instruments over the 20x, which had a bit more bottom end depth in my system (Audio Physic Virgos/Audible Illusions M3A/Nuforce Ref 9s). YMMV, as they say, but after extensive listening, the Blackbird won out, and I've been blissfully happy ever since.
Good luck and enjoy the music!
Slaw3
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