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In Reply to: Someone recommend me a high-compliance cartridge? posted by adhoc on April 14, 2007 at 09:19:08:
For many years I used a V15 IV, and my comments about it would be similar to yours. I listen primarily to classical music as well. I moved on to a Dynavector 20XH and I think it performs as you describe your ideal cartridge. It is a great step up from the Shure in all the ways you are looking for. Below you will also find a recommendation for another excellent DV cartridge that is a bit less expensive, but if you afford it, the 20XH is worth the difference. By getting the "H" or high output version you save the expense of a SUT. Some say that the LO version is significantly better, but other people who I know who have heard both say they are not that far apart. In any event, the 20XH is a superb cartridge. It had one unexpected benefit for me. Nearly all of my records were bought used, as there aren't many classical records being made today, and this cartridge tracks them superbly. I never hear inner-groove or any other kinds of distortion, which makes me believe that it tracks a different part of the groove from where it got its wear over most of its life.One caveat: A new version of the 20XH has recently become available, but it is still called the exact same model number. It has a microline stylus and threaded mounting holes. I have not heard the new version. The only report I have heard of a direct comparison between the old and new versions indicated the new version may be a bit brighter and therefore "apparently" more detailed. How important this would be for you is another question. In any event, I don't think you can go wrong with either version of this cartridge for classical music- I've heard nothing significantly better for even two to three times the price. However, Its compliance is medium, and I don't know if this will be a problem for your arm.
Joe
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Follow Ups
- Shure V15 IV and Dynavector 20XH. - jsm 11:11:39 04/14/07 (1)
- The Dyna's compliance is kind of low at 12cu & the very low mass Black Widow (3-3,5g.) needs a highly compliant cart. * - krenzler 14:35:09 04/15/07 (0)
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