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Nature of Koetsu carts

I’ve been considering an Urushi Vermilion but from many reviews of Koetsu
carts in general, I’m left with the impression that each one has a midrange
sound that would make all your records present with a ‘samey’, boring
midrange.

what is your experience?
rpm33
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rpm33 OP
15 posts
 
Maybe I should buy that Urushi after all.  The re-tipping program 
is rather expensive though. Thanks for the input gentlemen.
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rpm33 OP
15 posts
 
Btw I’m running an Ikeda 345 tonearm (heavy) with the
idler drive Jean Nantais Mk ll. Jean seems to have a thing
for Koetsu carts and this looks like a good combination 
to me. Any comments?
lewm
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The tonearm/cartridge combination is much more critical than is the turntable/cartridge relationship.  However, you've got the right type of tonearm for a Koetsu, so I say yes. The Ikeda should be ideal for a Koetsu.
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