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Dynavector 20xH - Boring Presentation?

Hello All,

I recently swapped out a Denon DL160 for Dynavector DV 20xH, I let the cart break in for about 25 hrs so far. The presentation of the Dyna is rather boring when compared to the economical 160. The midrange and the bass are good but the top end is no where close to the 160. It lacks the sparkle at the top. And the dynamics also seem to be more immediate with 160. I'm I missing something here .

I'm using a 4mm spacer under the tonearm, so VTA seems to be close to 98.5 degrees, so no issues there. Used Mint LP Tractor to set-up both the carts.

I'm trying hard to like the dyna, but I keep going back to the 160. Here is the reset of my system ...

Rega P2 (RB 250 with Michell Tecnoweight)
EAR 834P MM/MC Phono Stage (Acoustic Zen Matrix Interconnects)
Audio Analogue Verdi Settanta Int Amp
Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 speakers (Nordost BH cables)
livin_262002
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viridian
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The P2 is a great table, but there are any number of better choices. If you enjoy the pacey sound of the Regas then a P6 or P8 if it's in the budget, is a very large step up from the P2. The little Avid table is very nice as are the Michell turntables.

If you want to take a leap of faith then idler drive turntables are very pacey, but you would be getting into vintage with a Thorens TD124 or Garrard 301 which both demand a bit of maintenance.
dayglow
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Livin 262002-I also agree the Rega P2 is the weak link in your system. IMO a used P7 would be a better way to spend $1500+ then on a cartridge.
livin_262002 OP
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I did go ahead and buy Rega RP6 with a Shelter 501, an amazing combination. The PSU great on the RP6. Still breaking in the cart and the table.
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robob
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"Thank you all for the suggestions. I did go ahead and buy Rega RP6 with a Shelter 501, an amazing combination. The PSU great on the RP6. Still breaking in the cart and the table."

Interesting as the Shelter 501II is boring to me. I have a 20XH in my second table which is a Scoutmaster/TNTJr feet/JMW9Sig/Screw Clamp and it sounds pretty lively into either my GCPH or modded JD9a.

The Kleos on my main rig (SME309/SOTA Star/Vacuum/iClamp) into the GCPH is of course in a whole 'nuther league. And I have not heard a Delos in my system but from reading the reviews it sounds much like a Kleos, only lacking some detail and refinement. As you folks may know the Delos uses a cheaper stylus and cantilever. I would not surprised if the Delos generator is the same as the Kleos.

Y'all be cool,
Robert A. ober
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