Dynavector 20X

[1KW]

Having said everything above I am seriously thinking of getting another different cartidge tomorrow, not because I am not happy with the DVx but rather because I am curious if this cartridge sounds this good then how much better could it sound with another one ??? The enemy of good is better

[BearCubinNY]

Originally Posted by 1KW

Having said everything above I am seriously thinking of getting another different cartidge tomorrow, not because I am not happy with the DVx but rather because I am curious if this cartridge sounds this good then how much better could it sound with another one ??? The enemy of good is better

David, the rabbit hole has no bottom! My only advise, enjoy the flight!

Reg

[two dot]

David...

Careful....you are on a slippery slope...

I really wish that I had never tried (heard) a $2500 cartridge...

[Tonepub]

It's a REALLY slippery slope. I wish I had never tried a handful of $10k cartridges...

[Tonepub]

It amazes me how much information is tucked away in those grooves. Every time I think analog can't get better, it jumps to another level! Got the Vitus Audio 2 box phono on the way soon. I can't even imagine what a $60k phono stage sounds like!

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by tonepub

It amazes me how much information is tucked away in those grooves. Every time I think analog can't get better, it jumps to another level! Got the Vitus Audio 2 box phono on the way soon. I can't even imagine what a $60k phono stage sounds like!

Jeff...all i have to say about the Vitus phono is: "Schwiing!"

[Tonepub]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Jeff...all i have to say about the Vitus phono is: "Schwiing!"

Well, we'll see....

For now, the "Schwing" phono stages on my list are:

ARC REF 2 Phono
Boulder 1008
Aesthetix IO
Naim Superline/Supercap

All different, all have their own unique flavor and way of doing things, but all amazing.

And though I didn't hear it in my system, the Ypsilon Y100 that our staff writer(and TAS as well) and Mikey Fremer both own was pretty darn amazing too. We've got a review on that one in our upcoming issue....

[almandog]

Originally Posted by tonepub

It amazes me how much information is tucked away in those grooves. Every time I think analog can't get better, it jumps to another level! Got the Vitus Audio 2 box phono on the way soon. I can't even imagine what a $60k phono stage sounds like!

I think a $60k TT will sound just like my $3400 Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phono stage. All fun aside I think some higher price units do sound great but then again there are so many factors to consider when auditioning a unit: room, cables, system, and the list goes on but the bottom line comes to your taste and how deep your pocket is. I heard of a guy paying $15k for a pair of interconnect. That's deep pocket.

[Tonepub]

Originally Posted by almandog

I think a $60k TT will sound just like my $3400 Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phono stage. All fun aside I think some higher price units do sound great but then again there are so many factors to consider when auditioning a unit: room, cables, system, and the list goes on but the bottom line comes to your taste and how deep your pocket is. I heard of a guy paying $15k for a pair of interconnect. That's deep pocket.

Hate to burst your bubble, but the ModWright is just the tip of the iceberg...
There is a lot more analog magic to be had. Just depends on how obsessed you are.