ZYX Ultimate with carbon fiber cantilevers -- listener reviews?
don_c55 $15,000 for a cartridge. No matter what anyone says about the quality, that is absurd! I also never believe cartridge reviews as accurate, due to the fact very few know how to "fine tune" cartridge/arm setups. Too much sonic variability! How do you feel about interconnects that cost $24,000 and speaker internal wire upgrades that cost $32,000? |
$15,000 for a cartridge. I agree. ZYX is not alone though. Koetsu has a $14K cartridge, Air Tight has a $15K cartridge, Lyra has a $12K cartridge, etc. I also never believe cartridge reviews as accurate, due to the fact very few know how to "fine tune" cartridge/arm setups. Too much sonic variability! I just posted the review because jollytinker mentioned it. I do not believe any review, due to sonic variability and reviewer bias. Audio press is part of the whole manufacturing/publicizing of the audio hobby. 98% of the reviews are glowingly ridiculous. I know, I've owned some gear that had great reviews, but had me scratching my head. |
don_c55 $15,000 for a cartridge.It's a subjective judgment. I'd never pay that kind of money for a phono cartridge. But many people think that what audiophiles commonly pay for components - $20K speakers, $15K preamps, $15K turntables - is also absurd. So who is to decide? Each user should be free to decide for himself, especially in this forum, imo. |
Dear listeners, Thank you for your replies, though my interest would likely top out at the 4D, which, while not inexpensive (to my mind), is listed in Europe for less than $3000 US. I'm curious how the CF cantilevered model might compare to the boron version, as well as with very different designs -- e.g. the Sound-smith Paua. Cheers, Harvey |
