Time for Dynavector XV-1 to XV-1s

[turntable]

After 11 years of owning 2 dynavector XV-1's I have decided to trade in and get an XV-1s. The XV-1t is just too expensive.

The Dynavector XV-1 series was and still is a special cartidge that puts the music first. It is one of the greatest cartridges ever made. I have owned dynavector cartridges for about 18 years now.

First up was when I upgraded from my Linn Troika to Linn Arkiv in 1991. Boy, what a huge mistake. The Lyra OEM'd Linn Arkiv was the 2nd worst cartridge I had ever bought. thin, bright shallow and unmusical - CD like with less a redeaming sound than CD. Benz Ruby2 was the worst.

I then bought a dynavector XX1, then a Te-kaitora and then in 2000 a XV-1. some pictures below

Not only is the XV-1 a sublime sounding cartridge, it is also durable. I have had approx 3500+ hours out of each of my XV-1's. That is well and truely better than any other cartridge I have owned.


XX1


Te-Kaitora


XV-1






Dynavector Cartridge XX-1

Dynavector Te Kaitora cartridge

Dynavector DV- DRT XV-1

Dynavector DRT XV-1s

[cmalak]

Shane...congrats on moving up from XV-1 to the XV-1s The XV-1s consistently ranks in most analog reviewer's top list of cartridges

[Rafale]

Shane
in HiFi critic April-June 2011 M Colloms tries the XV-1s and the Koetsu Urushi vermilion
XV-1s scores 175, Urushi 160
'This cartridge is pure class'

[Puma Cat]

Shane,
Congrats on the upgrade to the Dynavector XV-1S. I have a good friend who has an XV-1S in his Linn, and it's an absolutely fantastic sounding cartridge, one that I have contemplated buying myself. No question it is one of the best sounding cartridges I've ever heard.

Speaking of Koetsu Urushi Vermilions, I just got mine back from the Koetsu Japan today from it's rebuild. Just running it in now; it will need 30-50 hours is my guess. Nice to see it stacks up very favorably to the XV-1S.

I thought if I ever got an XV-1S, I'd put it on the Michell and move the Urushi over to the P5.

[turntable]

Thank Stephen

There is not a lot off difference between xv-1 & xv-1s. Slighty tighter bass a a little more transparency and extension.

Let us know how the koetsu rebuild sounds like

[dazngad]

Shane,

Congratulations on the XV-1s. You took some time. I assume you are preparing for maybe a new Phono.

The latest generation of the XV1s is supposed to have a better stylus profile than the 1st generation, which is what I had. You did well to wait.

I have the Pass 25 running. Waiting a bit to get some better impressions. But it is the typical Pass house sound of the XA series amps but with amazing bass.

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[Rafale]

the XV-1s 's ability to track securely the last grooves is incredible....

[turntable]

Interesting, dynavector are back ordered for several weeks.

Dynavector are building more cartridges now than at any stage in their history

So still waiting, but the xv-1 is still sounding surprisingly good. Tracking is clearly not as good as my lrya kleos, but might fine considering it has done over 3500 hours

[turntable]

Originally Posted by dazngad

Shane,

Congratulations on the XV-1s. You took some time. I assume you are preparing for maybe a new Phono.

The latest generation of the XV1s is supposed to have a better stylus profile than the 1st generation, which is what I had. You did well to wait.

I have the Pass 25 running. Waiting a bit to get some better impressions. But it is the typical Pass house sound of the XA series amps but with amazing bass.

Sent from my iPad using A.Aficionado

I actually bought a xv-1s in 2006 but preferred the Xv-1. So returned the xv-1s and got the xv-1 rebuilt.
Xv-1s was little hifi sounding in comparison. That may have been more my system tonal balance than anything

Btw, I am sure the xp-25 will be great. I certainly liked my xono when I had it.

[Masterlu]

Does this Dynavector club have room for one more member.