ZYX cartridges

Speedy,

Just be glad you're not this passionate about computers.

There's also a new Airtight PC-1 Supreme for a significant premium. Haven't heard it. ...and a new Magic Diamond, which I have heard.

Raul,

I love your perseverance with this angle. The desire for there to be one best way to walk down this road needs all the refreshing perspective it can get. I look forward to a time when I can explore some of the possibilities you present.

Dear Sirspeedy, Why not just enjoy the fabulous cartridge you already own? Just because there is a "newer" version does not necessarily mean it's a better version. Did Piedpiper say it was lower in output? That makes it all the more problematic for your preamp. These little tweaks on existing products are generally marketed in an effort to increase sales. But I'm sure you know all that. I am subject to the same temptations. Resist!

Dear Piedpiper: I hope you can do it sometime, IMHO it is worth the whole effort about and Piedpiper I'm not saying stop to hear/buy MC cartridge NO far from there what I'm saying is that there/here with the MM type cartridges is a positive very very interesting alternative with less and maybe better trade-offs.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Lewm,I doubt you've followed many of my posts for the last few months.

I say this with respect,and not to be defensive at all.There's a reason I say this....

My set-up has been down(in the analog domain)for almost a year.The Orpheus(which I got last Fall,and is still new) would be just fine,if I can get the damn system up again.That's why I only have 12 hrs on it,from "last" September.
I'm not the type to "have" to obtain the absolute latest figamajig,but I've not been able to do anything but "swoon" over new/fun stuff lately....There's nothing else for me to do,in "this" hobby,for now.
You misunderstood my original enthusiasm.It was enthusiastic curiosity....That's all!

Best

I thought redtops post funny and of course theres no way the shure outperforms the zyx until I read rauls post recommending the b&o's. Ive owned the shures iii,1v and v and the b&o 1,2,and 3 I found the shure's superior to the b&o's in every way (with a variety of pres and tonearms) so by extrapolation mabey the shure would best the zyx. I also tried a zyx in my system and could have lived with it very happily (edged out by a stradivari) Your cartridge preference will have as much to do with your speakers as well as myriad other things and in fact the shure may work better in some systems.