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The JLTi and the new S4s made it all come together. I love the way it sounds. Not sure what to do next. I am wondering just how 'much' of a cartridge I could buy before it is 'too much' for the system.

Thanks for looking, Jerry
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    • Jolida JD-100
    Nice tube output
    • Benchmark DAC1
    From JD-100 to SJ-502B
    • VPI Industries Scout
    Bought new
    • VPI SDS
    AC Motor Speed Controller for Scout
    • VPI Industries JMW Memorial
    Bought with Scout
    • Dynavector DV XX-2
    Very nice LOMC
    • Vacuum State JLTi Phono Pre
    With wallwart
    • Kimber Kable Silver Streak
    They are all I've tried.
    • Jolida SJ-502b
    Using Gold Lion KT88 and Sovtek 12AX7LPS right now.
    • Paradigm Signature S4 Version 2
    Stand Mount
    • Auralex Designer Pack +
    Foam panels and corner wedges.
    • Shunyata Hydra 4
    Power Conditioner

Comments 6

I had a Dynavector XX2MKII on my Scout Signature, and it sounded very good. I now use it on a restored Garrard 401 and Dynavector 501 (arm), and, as it should, it sounds even better.

I feel the XX2MKII is the sweet spot in their lineup.

Enjoy,
Dan

islandmandan

Very nice setup Deaf j-I see the Vacuum State phono stage listed, but thought I saw the Jolida JD9 phono in your photos. Could you share what phono stage you like with your XX-2? Thanks in advance !

fjn04

Owner
System edited: Just added the SDS, the power supply for the JLTi and the Hydra 4. Now looking for some power cables.

deaf_j

Don't confuse the DL-103 with the DL-S1. The 103 is a vintage-sounding cartridge that's been around forever and had a dynamic, involving sound but it can sound a little uninformative. The DL-S1 is tight, fast, and basically in another league. I think it competes with cartridges in the $1500 range for half the price.

ekobesky

Owner
Thanks for the reply. I have a Denon 103 which I never could like until I 'nuded' it. Now it sounds good. I also have a Grado Reference Sonata. When all three of them get older I'll try something else. The 17D3 was already in my sight. Thanks for the tip on the DL-S1. I'll look into it.
Jerry

deaf_j

You said you "love the way it sounds" right? So enjoy. Maybe when the Dynavector is ready for rebuild, try something up one price class. The Dynavector 17D3 would represent a small step up. I'm partial to the Denon DL-S1, which is even cheaper and might (depending on whether you like Denon's house cartridge sound) be an even better value.

ekobesky

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