All three coil versions have the same frequency response out to 100KHz.
Coil mass has nothing to do with the difference. The stylus movements are greater than the coil.
Silver is only 17% heavier than copper. Gold 3X heavier.
Silver has the highest conductivity of any metal, higher than copper or gold.
I have both the silver and copper coil Airy 3 SB's on identical arm tubes (VPI JMW10), that can be swapped in 30 seconds for comparison.
Silver takes a couple of months longer to longer to break in. IMO very similar sound characteristics, with the silver slightly warmer with more apparent high frequencies.
The British ZYX distributor stocks and prefers silver. Copper coil versions are special order.
The choice is a mater of taste.
Coil mass has nothing to do with the difference. The stylus movements are greater than the coil.
Silver is only 17% heavier than copper. Gold 3X heavier.
Silver has the highest conductivity of any metal, higher than copper or gold.
I have both the silver and copper coil Airy 3 SB's on identical arm tubes (VPI JMW10), that can be swapped in 30 seconds for comparison.
Silver takes a couple of months longer to longer to break in. IMO very similar sound characteristics, with the silver slightly warmer with more apparent high frequencies.
The British ZYX distributor stocks and prefers silver. Copper coil versions are special order.
The choice is a mater of taste.