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Alternative names for "ZYX UNIverse" cartridge

Somehow I have the idea that the "UNIverse" name for this cartridge was one of two or more other names that designate the exact same item, depending upon where in the world it was sold. In other words, it may have been marketed within Japan by another name. Is this correct? And if so, what is the name given to the UNIverse when sold in Japan? Thanks.
lewm
lewm OP
13,171 posts
 
Now I understand the genesis of your moniker. Anyone who uses a... music server... as a primary source is indeed lost in the audio swamp. (Kidding; I've heard good ones sound excellent.)
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Jwm, also make sure your stylus is Magic Eraser clean after each side. The ZYX stylus collects gunk faster than any stylus I know and its HF performance deteriorates accordingly.
jwm
918 posts
 
Yes Dougdeacon, I was one of the first to use the eraser. I think it just needs the 50 hours of break in.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Yep, that's me. Deep in the muck and mire at work AND at play. I'm self employed, put in long hours and LOVE the convenience of my MusicVault/Modwright Transporter. I've tons of LPs from the good old days and buy an occasional new one, but until I retire it'll be mostly digital for this fool.
lewm OP
13,171 posts
 
Are you ripping LPs to hi-rez digital? I've never done it, but those who do say that the "flavor" of vinyl (and the quality of the cartridge/tonearm) can be appreciated after such a conversion.
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