New MC Cartridge - Help Needed

[Audio Al]

+1 for the Eroica L

details below

The Eroica is a true audiophile moving coil cartridge which features an advanced pole shoe design using a powerful rare earth Neodymium magnet. This unique construction allows a shortened magnetic path, which helps reduce the amount of iron in the cartridge, keeping the weight down to just 5.5gms. Rigidity is also of prime importance and the Pocan body of the cartridge enables it to be clamped solidly to the headshell, keeping energy losses to an absolute minimum. This cartridge uses a Gyger II line contact stylus width a low output. The Eroica offers an exceptionally high standard of performance and reliability.
Frequency Response 20Hz-22kHz±3dB
Channel Balance 1dB max. @ 1kHz
Channel Separation 25dB @ 1kHz
Sensitivity 0.5mV±1dB, 1kHz @ 5 cm/sec
Static Compliance 18mm/N
Equivalent tip mass 0.35 mg
Vertical Tracking Angle 20°
Stylus Radius Gyger II
Stylus Type Non-Replaceable
Load Resistance 100 Ohm
Load Capacitance 100-1000pF
Internal Inductance 12 µH
Internal Resistance 8 Ohm
Cartridge Weight 5.5g
Fixing Centre 0.5�?� (12.7mm)
Playing Weight

[worrasf]

I2 Dynavector DV20X2 (Looks promising but has been described as “possibly dull” – admittedly on a new example. Also described as “Dark” – anyone explain?)
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Well I have one of these and it sounds stunning - not at all dull or dark.
DSJR and I dont see totally eye to eye on this cart but for me it is the perfect mix of PRaT and musicality -

BUT it is very SUT dependent. When I was using a PureSound T10 it was OK but not startling - I now have a Dynavector SUP-200 and it has just come alive.

There are other threads here about SUT/cartridge synergy and I guess before my experience I didnt pay it much heed but I am now a believer so I would say that cartridge choice should not be made in isolation but as a cartridge/SUT package which probably makes it even harder to get a good demo

Marco has elsewhere commented that a good starting point is to use the same manufacturer for SUT and cart as they are likely to be "voiced" the same - that certainly seems true for the Dynavectors

Steve

[MartinT]

I completely agree that SUT and cartridge need to be selected carefully as a package, but it doesn't have to be from the same manufacturer. A good SUT certainly does show the Dynavectors in their best light, and the 20X2L is an organic and potent sounding unit with a well matched SUT. I wouldn't say that it has sparkle, though, as that's not what the DV is all about.

[worrasf]

be selected carefully as a package, but it doesn't have to be from the same manufacturer.

Agree Martin - I guess though it's a good starting point when it can be so difficult to audition SUT's & cartridges various.

I know I am very happy now with what the 20x2 is doing.

Steve

[DSJR]

Steve, you've found a good match and I do agree about manufacturer matched cartridge and SUT - in the first instance at any rate, and if you want to experiment afterwards, off you go

[walpurgis]

+1 for the Eroica L

The Eroica LX is musical and enjoyable. I've got one, but my Ortofon MC25 FL and ZYX R50 Bloom H beat it hands down. The ZYX is in my opinion the biggest MC bargain around. I can't think of anything at the price that competes, it sounds incredibly good on my system.

[RobbieGong]

The Eroica LX is musical and enjoyable. I've got one, but my Ortofon MC25 FL and ZYX R50 Bloom H beat it hands down. The ZYX is in my opinion the biggest MC bargain around. I can't think of anything at the price that competes, it sounds incredibly good on my system.

I keep reading good things about the ZYX R50 Bloom

[walpurgis]

I keep reading good things about the ZYX R50 Bloom

I see you're in London too. You could have a listen to mine some time if you're not too far away (on a great sounding system I might add).

[RobbieGong]

I see you're in London too. You could have a listen to mine some time if you're not too far away (on a great sounding system I might add).

Lol ! I may well take you up on that before the summers out (assuming we get one )

[Audio Al]

I see you're in London too. You could have a listen to mine some time if you're not too far away (on a great sounding system I might add).

I am not too far away as well If you have room for another intruder