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Upgrade my Turntable????

I just purchased a new ZYX Airy 3 from Mehran aka Sorasound and am completely blown away at the difference between it and my Grado Statement Ref. (which was by no means a slouch). I am hearing much more of everything: resolution, extension, tonal color, dynamics, etc. etc. I cannot recommend this cartridge enough.

I currently have it mated to a VPI Aries/JMW 10, and I am wondering how much of an improvement a higher end (see more expensive) TT might make. Would a VPI/HRX, or a Teres 340 be a huge improvement or am I very solidly at the point of diminishing returns with my Aries? As you all know it is next to impossible to audition anything analog in your system before buying, so any advise is appreciated.

If I might add an adendumn to my question; I wonder if anyone has compared the top TT's from the larger companies like VPI and Basis to the Teres products. I sure would like to go for the Teres if they are as good as some people say (and if I ever get that kind of dough) but worry about a small company eventually going under and leaving me with an unserviceable product.

Thanks in advance

Chris
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audio999
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"worry about a small company eventually going under and leaving me with an unserviceable product."

SME 20/IV.Vi is a huge improvement over my Aries/JMW10 which i sold on Gon few months ago. (I use various cartridges with a great result: VX-1's,Rua,and Ruby2)

I am going to receive ZYX Airy 2S this Wed/Thursday and i'll let you know how the combo sound as soon as possible.

Hope this is help.
audio999
178 posts
 
Doug,

Thanks for the info. I haven't heard any ZYX at all and this is going to be my first time.

I heard the 2 was warmer than 3,so i went with it.

I might consider the Universe if i like the 2.
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