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Exposure Super XV 15
fyi, i think the XV cost around $1500 new. they are still sought after in the used market, in case you don't like it.i've have a bunch of different exposure amps, including the XV (not the super version), and prefer them to anything i've hear at t... 
Dynavector coil repair
when i went to replace my xv-1s, my dealer said i could have it rebuilt or retipped (i can't remember which), but i believe the rebuild would've been done by someone other than dynavector. 
Rega Elys II cartridge: Is it worth the money??
hmmm. according to mikey in his review of the p3-24, if you opted for the exact you'd lose the discount. since you're a rega dealer, i'll assume you're right and mike is wrong. 
Rega Elys II cartridge: Is it worth the money??
fwiw, i think you get a discount if you by the P3-24 and Elys as a package, around $100 if I recall correctly. 
Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua
fwiw, the xv-1s works with the ARO, you just need to get the heavy counterweight from naim, if you don't already have it. 
Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua
i have no experience with the te kaitora, but i just replaced my worn out xv-1s with a new one. the new one sounds much better, and the old one sounded great. i've hear there have been a few unannounced changes to the xv-1s over the past few years. 
Lost on next upgrade from SME 20/2 + IV.Vi arm ...
if i were in you shoes, i'd upgrade the ps to SME's latest, and get a DV xv1-s. 
SME iV.Vi or SME V for SME 20 turntable?
fwiw, the damping mechanism came with 20/2a iv.vi i bought a few months ago. my dealer thought it was an option, but it came standard. my dealer, whose a long time sme user himself, recommended i get the cardas reference gold cable. it all sounds ...