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XV-1s. Since 2000, timeless or ready for upgrade?

We see cartridge upgrades as often as the trees turn color. The mags rave about the sonic improvements, and bestow awards to the best, once a year. 3 months ago, I finally installed the Shelter 90 X I purchased 2 years ago. Now the 9000 is the top of the sonic mountain, I guess my 90 X is worth 1/2 of the original price I paid. It never seems to end.

If you have an XV-1s, tell me why the decision I made today, to order an XV-1s, was the right choice

The XV-1s seems to endure, as does the DV 507 arm.

Your thoughts.
kftool

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downunder
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Well for one the XV-1s has not been around since 2000.

The XV-1 has that title. I bought my first one in 2001.
They are more similar than different, but do sound different.

You will either luv the relaxed natural feel to the cartridge or like some others find that it does not have enough sonic fireworks and go elsewhere.
The XV-1 is for long term muiscal satisfaction if you like dyna's view on music
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