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Dynavector 20 XL or H for Rega 600 arm

Hi, everyone.
I think I have decided to go with a Dynavector 20xl rather than ortofon 2m black cart for my modded Rega p-25. I have gone back to my goldring 1042 mm lately, but still think I may get more out of a mc cart. I use a jolida phono preamp and hope it will allow me to load it right for the xl, but if not may go with the xh. Could anyone offer suggestions between the two? Also, if you think the ortofon would be better with my phono preamp and tt, please advise. I have tried the denon 103r and the shelter 501, but just didn't feel they were that much better than the goldring. I may not have given the shelter enough break-in time, but it seems from my research that the dynas are a good fit with rega arms. Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
chapin99
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stanwal
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The H is intended to be used into MM inputs for those who do not have a moving coil capability. The ordinary phono stage will be looking for an output of several millivolts. A hi output moving coil like my Denon 110 has an output of about 1.8 millivolts if I remember. So an output of .3 millivolts requires either a very sensitive moving coil stage built into the phono stage or an external step up device. The output of the H should be close to 2. VPI is offering a hybrid version with an output of one millivolt that is intended to be used into moving coil inputs. The question here is not loading, which is the impedance/capacitance you ADD to that of the cartridge. It is SENSITIVITY, does the cartridge have enough OUTPUT to drive the phono stage. If it does not then loading is irrelevant as it cannot increase either the sensitivity of the phono stage or the output of the cartridge.
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mofimadness
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The compliance is the same for both models. Your Jolida is more than capable of driving the lower output of the DV20XL. The XL is a little faster and more open than the XH. Both are excellent cartridges. These carts work very well on the Rega arms.
chapin99 OP
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Great to hear, Mofimadness! This is what I hoped to hear. I love the Jolida and do want to use its abilities to the fullest. Probably will pull the trigger on this when my tax refund gets here. Cannot wait! Also, thanks for the clarification, Stanwal. It is beginning to make some sense!
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