@Peter - Nice, but I'm hesitant to buy any cartridge used. I wonder if Koetsu would still service a used cart. I suspect so, but would I just have to go thru the distributor?
Matching Koetsu Stone Body Platinum Cartridge
I'm considering upgrading from my Lyra Delos to a Koetsu Jade or Onyx Platinum. I really like a silky smooth sound, but listen to a lot of rock and want solid bass.
From what I've been able to read, it sounds like the Koetsu stone body carts would be a great fit. I may even spring for the diamond upgrade given the (mostly) great things I've read.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to audition this cart, so I'm relying primarily on reputation and what I've read. Not ideal, but I'm ok with the risk. I just wanna make sure these carts are a good match for the rest of my rig.
Here's what I'm running:
Brinkmann Oasis with Graham Phantom Supreme II
Shindo Vosne Romanee pre-amp
A23 SUT
Shindo Lafon gm70 monoblocks
Shindo 604 Altec speakers
Obviously I'm most concerned with matching the table, arm, cart and SUT. Any insight on whether this would be a bad, good, great or stupendous match?
A few more questions...
Is the diamond upgrade is worth the extra cost?
What are the sonic differences, if any, between the jade and onyx differences?
Finally, what is a realistic turnaround time these days from order to delivery for someone in the US?
From what I've been able to read, it sounds like the Koetsu stone body carts would be a great fit. I may even spring for the diamond upgrade given the (mostly) great things I've read.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to audition this cart, so I'm relying primarily on reputation and what I've read. Not ideal, but I'm ok with the risk. I just wanna make sure these carts are a good match for the rest of my rig.
Here's what I'm running:
Brinkmann Oasis with Graham Phantom Supreme II
Shindo Vosne Romanee pre-amp
A23 SUT
Shindo Lafon gm70 monoblocks
Shindo 604 Altec speakers
Obviously I'm most concerned with matching the table, arm, cart and SUT. Any insight on whether this would be a bad, good, great or stupendous match?
A few more questions...
Is the diamond upgrade is worth the extra cost?
What are the sonic differences, if any, between the jade and onyx differences?
Finally, what is a realistic turnaround time these days from order to delivery for someone in the US?