ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2


I'm thinking of using this cartridge/arm combination. From everything I've read here this seems like a good match. What I'm not sure about is the SB option. From Doug's excellent review I understand this represents an integral silver hearshell weight. Does anyone know if the Airy2-X should have the SB option on a Graham 2.2?
jeff_ss
Question to Dougdeacon et al for advice.
Moved back into vinyl after a 20+ year hiatus a couple years ago. I am seriously thinking about upgrading my Benz Glider to a new cart (Is the Benz too smooth?). Before going on, I'd like to thank Sirspeedy for the comments on the Graham tonearm set up. Much to learn about this tonearm and maybe I've overdamped my arm.

Considering ZYX Airy2-X-SB or Airy3-X-SB for my Graham arm. Doug suggests that the Airy2 may be a better match. I assume that he used a copper wired Airy2 to match his tonearm.
1) My Graham has silver wiring, so what kind of difference do you think the internal cartridge wiring will make?
2) Has anyone compared copper vs silver internal cartridge wiring with the Airy2 and Airy3, in terms of compatibility with the Graham arm?
3) Would I be better off keeping my Glider for another 6-12 months to save for a UNIverse?
4) Any further insights and recommendations?

Thanks,

Kurt
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Kurt,
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Overall, I would suggest that you wait and save for a UNIverse (for sure).
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Do put a good bit of time and effort on getting the damping fluid right. Sirspeedy and 4yanx are right on the money the improvements that can be wrought out of finding the ideal amount of fluid for your cartridge.
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Please list your system, music preference and sound preferences (warm, dynamic, hard attacks etc.) and that will make it much easier to make a recommendation between the Airy 2 and Airy 3.
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Regards,
et al
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Based on the fantastic feedback on the ZYX line that I've read about on this thread,and the fact that you guys seem to know what you are talking about,I have just recommended a friend to look into this line.He originally was interested in a SHELTER.My question is,what is the list price on the ZYX Univ. that I'm hearing so much about?
Kurt,
I tried both versions of the AIRY3, and preferred the copper version. The silver can seduce by its ultra detail, but seemed unnatural to me, and brought attention to itself instead of the music. This on a Graham 2.2.
I had also a Benz Ruby2 before this, and it sounded broken compared to the ease, soundstage, trackeability and involvement of the Airy. I use a 100 ohm termination.
Makes the chasm between Digital/Analog even more profound.
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Sirspeedy,
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I suggest you contact Mehran at Sorasound at mehranf@sbcglobal.net ( or do a search on Audiogon and he will work something out with you.
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Sorasound is the world wide (and only) distributor of the UNIverse and the sole U.S. importer of the Airy2 and Airy 3 for ZYX. Do tell him that I suggested you contact him. He is a good guy and very responsive.
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I can tell you the UNIverse is far, far better cartridge than my Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum ( $ 5,500.00 list). I loved my RSP, but the UNIverse is simply in a totally different (sorry) universe.
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And thanks again for your help with the damping fluid levels on the Graham 2.2
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Rgds,
Larry
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