DV XX2
Posted by: ken c on 14 August 2001
?i think mine is getting close to being fully run in now, and my word, its becoming even more special. some records of mine (e.g van morrison "cleaning windows") that used to be too splashy and with too much background noise, are now eminently playable and very enjoyable.
i cant say the same about my copy of bob dylan's "desire" which i bought when i was a student and was severely abused -- hence my question in another thread as to where i could get a good pressing of this.
enjoy
ken
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... i was a student and was severely abused...
Sorry to hear that Ken! 
The xx-2 is no doubt fantastic but beyond my budget, and it is not v public spirited to try to make other forum users envious of your equipment.
I have however recently purchased a new DV-20X L which is presently giving me unadulterated pleasure - which is not to be confused with adult-rated pleasure.
Musically it wipes the floor with my old Denon 304, and tonally it seems much better suited to Naim amplification and speakers, although I had been happy with the Denon.
Now I'm v happy and I'm buying vinyl again.
Chris 
some symphathy, at last!!! for the record i mean, ha ha ha.
surely serious record playing beings with a full naimed lp12 (prefix, geddon, aro, XX2) without that, its simply child's play, right?
un-adult-rated pleasure -- ah, now i know what the "X" is those DV cartridges stands for...
and therefore why the XX2 is double special...
enjoy
ken
If you only want to play "serious" records how can you have fun and....enjoy?!!
I have to admit that having listened again I am tempted to change my Lingo for a geddon (although it's not really a cost effective change), but I'm more than ever convinced that I'm not an aro person - much as I admire it.
Jeremy
With the usual caveat that I've just spent my money so I'm not got to say I hate it...!
I got the DV-20 XL on Saturday and as you will have gathered I am very impressed with it.
So far every record that I've listened to at home just sounds better than ever in my system. Although I have used a Troika in the past my amps and speakers are better now - in particular an 82 rather than 42.5 in my view - but I am hearing things I haven't heard before and the music flows beautifully.
I had been reluctant to invest in a cartridge as i had been buying most new music on cd, but my cd player has been idle since Saturday.
I have tried a diverse range of music. I had been told the the 20 does not suit rock but I much prefer it to the Denon 304 on rock as well - although that's probably not surprising as the the Denon is a very neutral "bbc" cartridge, if you know what I mean.
I also listened to the DV10 which was ok, but not for me.
Downside? So far only that the depth of the cartridge body means that my ekos is raised higher and if you just rest the arm on the arm rest (as opposed to securing it - I'm sure Linn arm users will know what I mean), if you close the lid it just touches the finger lift!!
Chris 
i can have serious fun, enjoyably, cant i??
I have to admit that having listened again I am tempted to change my Lingo for a geddon (although it's not really a cost effective change),
ah, thats a chink in your armour. man, if you get a geddon, the aro will be a very natural next step. you will not be able to resist any more. second hand geddon???
Downside? So far only that the depth of the cartridge body means that my ekos is raised higher and if you just rest the arm on the arm rest (as opposed to securing it - I'm sure Linn arm users will know what I mean), if you close the lid it just touches the finger lift!!
chris, get a proper arm -- the aro - you will none of these, err, problems?!!!
enjoy (seriously)
ken
ah, you hit the nail on the head, again...
joe, i blame you for all the good time i am having with the XX2.
and my t/t is still on the humble audiotech floor table.
enjoy
ken