I am the original owner of this Dynavector XX-2 MkII Hi Output MC phono cartridge. It is like-new condition with approximately 300 hours of use. The ordinary XX-2 MkII MC cartridge outputs only .28 mV. This Hi Output version outputs 2.0 mV for use with lower gain phono stages. It is normally available only in Japan and is rare in the USA. This unit was imported by my Audio Research dealer because it works better with the ARC PH6 and PH8 phono stages which have 56dB of gain. If you have an MC phono stage that has gain at or below this level, this may be the perfect cartridge for you. The recommended loading is greater than 1 Kohms so you can even run it with an MM phono stage. This cartridge has a nice balance of virtues and offers exemplary detail resolution, solid imaging, and smooth, extended frequency response. It's sound quality is definitely more refined and detailed than the DV 20X2 that precedes it in the Dynavector line. The XX-2 MkII HO is very neutral and serves up higher resolution and more detail without sounding clinical or sterile. There is also a very quiet background because the higher output means you won't need to turn up your phono stage or preamp to the point where noise becomes a problem. What you hear definitely sounds like music. The cartridge is also tracks well even on warped records or difficult passages. This is a top rated MC cartridge and there are plenty of rave reviews online. This cartridge includes the original box and instructions, plus all screws, a set of phono leads, stylus brush, and accessories. See my 270 points of Positive Feedback for Esharp on Audiogon and deal with confidence. Buyer please add 3% for PayPal. Thanks for looking.
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