Would a Dynavector XX2 MkII be good upgrade?

>>You sort of have to guess that the cartidge body is aligned with the cantilever on the 17D3<<

The cartridge body has nothing to do with cartridge alignment.

Only the cantilever.

an XX-2 has a 6mm cantilver length. the 17D3 only 1.7 mm.

>>an XX-2 has a 6mm cantilver length. the 17D3 only 1.7 mm.<<

Irrelevant.

See my previous post regarding alignment, cantilever, and cartridge body.

Ian, I'm using the JMW9 Signature arm, and ever since I used the MintLP Tractor, I've been very satisfied and surprised at how good it sounds. Once you get yours there, I'm sure you'll feel the same as I do. Good luck on your seaker situation, hope you get that resolved soon.

Best, Dan

To address Ducatirider's earlier point, the cantilever on the 17D3 is indeed very small vis a vis the other Dynavector cartridges. No doubt about it.

For this reason, it is very useful to have a magnifying device to properly align the cartridge.

I assumed, perhaps in error, that most people have one in their set up kit.