SME 20/2 SME V or Triplanar VII?

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Cipherjuris,
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I have heard both the UNIverse and XV1-s in my system on the same arm on the same weekend with the same music. I clearly prefer the UNIverse to the XV-1s with no slight to the XV-1s (a great cartridge and great value).
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The XV-1s is a bit more dynamic and more punchy in the bass, but for me the UNIverse is clearly preferable.
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The UNIverse does it all and is heavenly musical. The only cartridge I would prefer over the UNIverse would be the Lyra / Olympus ($ 10,000.00), but I have not heard the Koetsu Tiger Eye. I greatly prefer the UNIverse to the Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum (which I own).
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Let us know which way you go and how it turns out for you.
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Rgds,
Larry
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Cipherjuris,
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I have not heard the SME V / UNIverse combination, but I have heard the Tri-Planar / UNIverse on my Teres table and it is a wonderful match and not lacking anything in dynamics, leading edge attack, detail, as well as tuneful,/focused bass.
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I don't see how you could go wrong with either the Dynavector/Tri-Planar or Dynavector/ UNIverse (copper version with SB weight), but again, I would clearly prefer the UNIverse.
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Rgds,
Larry
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Sirspeedy,
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How about you contact Jeff Rowland and take him up on his offer for the "loaner" now and then you won't care how long it takes him to get your amp done?
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Jeff might even send you an amp that is the equivalent of your amp or a level above yours.
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Rgds,
Larry
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Sirspeedy,
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I hope things go well with your Dad...I will have you guys in my thoughts.
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Rgds,
Larry
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