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Strain gauge vs Zyx 4D/Atmos

Hello

Has anybody gone from a Zyx 4D/Atmos or Universe to the Strain gauge? I have a 4d/Atmos running into a Whest Ref V phono and the combo sounds fantastic. Do you think it would a sideways step going to the Soundsmith?

I have read a few people say the Straingauge beat their previous cartridges, but I don't think they had a phono stage as good as the Whest.

Has anyone gone back to another cartridge after using the Strain Gauge?

Unfortunately I cannot demo the soundsmith in my system.
leicachamp
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royj
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Knowing the sounds of several LPs is a very useful tool, and we all believe what you hear is what we would also hear in your home. We know you are a good listener and very careful in your setup and testing methodologies. This takes a lot of work and dedication.

However, when you do not consider facts, you will never understand WHY you are hearing what you do.

Again, best of luck.
Roy
emailists
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Leicachamp,

If you are close enough to take a trip to NYC, you can hear the Strain Gauge on our Phantom II arm on a TTWeights Momentus Duo Drive table.

The speakers are TAD CR1's which as a point source are phase and time accurate enough to hear the Strain Gauge's qualities in just those 2 areas. And of course the ability to quickly change styli is just fantastic, and using different profiles lets you tailor how much information you get from various LP's.

www.triodepicturesound.com
audiofeil
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Is that a post or a commercial emailists?

LOL
mauidj
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Leicachamp.
I have had my SG playing for just a few days now but it has already blown me away. (and it's gonna get better!!)
Is it for you and your system...who can tell.
But with my set up and room it is a thing of wonder.

Listen not to the negative poster and all his "science". Rather take Emailists' advise and go listen.
It really is worth the effort.
leicachamp OP
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Thanks for your offer emailist, but I live in the land of oz!! I have got2 friends that has ordered the SG, so I will be able to get a better audition once they get it. They have ordered it without the ghastly blue LEDs! I always thought the LEDs was part of the design!
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