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Miyajima MADAKE experience

I've noticed that many (if not all) Kansui users tryin' to sell their Miyajima Kansui to upgrade to new released Madake of the higher price. I have zero experience with Kansui or Madake, but i have checked all the rave reviews (there are not so many btw) and spoken to several distributors in Eupore and USA. Seems like Kansui is great even with aluminum cantilever and shibata stylus. Everybody talking about organic sound and musicality of Miyajima top of the line cartridges.

BAMBOO CANTILEVER of the MADAKE is def. exotic solution along with Miyajima-san's CROSS COIL / CROSS RING method.

Appart from the distributors and reviewers it's always important to ask real users (who paid full price) about their Madake experience.

I wonder how this cartridge perform against top of the line modern hi-end cartridges such as ZYX, Benz, Dynavector ... you name it.

Anyone who didn't like it and why ?

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labpro
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Thank you for the feedback chakster.

Do you have a recommendation for a non-magnetic screwdriver? Seems like Miyajima uses phillips head screws.

I see "ceramic" tools (non sparking, non magnetic) on Amazon, but quite expensive.

Thank you.
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chakster OP
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@labpro I got my tools with cartridges, most of the time I use small one I received with my first ZYX cartridge many years ago, then I bought many  vintage cartridges and got many more tools with them :)) 
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labpro
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Yup.....unfortunately I received no tools with my EMT cartridges.
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drrsutliff
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I agree with chaster on the metal tube since it is no longer included in the more recent packaging box.  I have just received a new Origin Live Enterprise Mk4 tonearm and mounted my Madake.  I use the screws included with the cartridge and place the screw slots on top.  I have no issues with this positioning and the cartridge magnets affecting the screwdriver but a non magnetic one would be safest.  The Madake’s performance has taken a significant step up with the new tonearm.  
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Very late to this thread but, I own a Miyajima Kansui, a Madake, and a Koetsu Rosewood Signature. I liked the Kansui well enough but, after I had it retipped the first time, it seemed like a different and better cartridge. I've retipped it twice both times at Miyajima and find the service and price great. This last time, they offered me an upgrade to the Madake for an extra 550. I took the deal. Meanwhile, I'm running the Koetsu which is newly retipped from Koetsu. I can't say it's any better than the Kansui but, it has a slightly more musical and vivacious presentation. I still think the Miyajimas with their service offer the better value. The factory is quick - probably 3 months to Koetsu's year.

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