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 November 22, 2012 03:08

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 November 22, 2012 00:33

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

deaf_j February 08, 2010 17:14

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 July 16, 2008 18:01

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 July 16, 2008 14:18

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 July 15, 2008 20:26