RE: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild?

Posted by JRags (A) on May 25, 2012 at 06:51:15

In Reply to: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? posted by mvj on May 25, 2012 at 02:30:10:

One thing to consider is the type of stylus you had in the XX-2. Was it a microridge/microline or shabata design? The top stylus by Peter appears to be an advanced design, perhaps a variation a a Fritz Geiger or maybe a Namiki variant. What ever it is is it's darn good. Coupled with a ruby cant for responsiveness and resonance control makes for a bargin at his price.

One thing I noticed with the cart I had retipped is significantly lower record noise than my Denon 103R and Grado Sonata. The stylus requires accurate VTA and azimuth if you are going to get its best but the rewards are great.

Good luck on your decision.
JRags
"Always Searching for Perfection"

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Topic - XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? - mvj 02:30:10 05/25/12 (12)

I'd get the $250 Ruby/Line Contact Retip myself.. - marc-homeslice 15:26:33 05/25/12 (3)

RE: I'd get the $250 Ruby/Line Contact Retip myself.. - John Elison 22:34:01 05/28/12 (0)

RE: I'd get the $250 Ruby/Line Contact Retip myself.. - Wojciech 15:32:55 05/25/12 (1)

Hah.. touche. :) - marc-homeslice 16:22:08 05/25/12 (0)

RE: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? - teenage diplomat 11:26:31 05/25/12 (1)

If that is the sole issue... - EdAInWestOC 12:01:48 05/25/12 (0)

RE: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? - roscoeiii 07:49:30 05/25/12 (0)

RE: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? - Bromo33333 06:53:55 05/25/12 (0)

RE: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? - JRags 06:51:15 05/25/12 (0)

Soundsmith rebuild - hifitommy 06:15:06 05/25/12 (0)

The prices that you hear tossed around... - EdAInWestOC 05:46:33 05/25/12 (0)

RE: XX2 MkII Dynavector or Soundsmith rebuild? - Jsawyer09 04:30:51 05/25/12 (0)

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