ZYX Omega or UNIverse?

The UNIverse does some details different. Did you read in the review section here the one from Dougdeacon about the UNI? It is pretty good writing, not the usual "I-have-it-and-I am-so-happy-and-it-is-so-good-and-it-is-a-bargain-and-the-MkV version-is-much-better-now. ... :-)
Possible it is one which can show you some new chapters in reproduction but it will depend on your expectation what you want from your Components.

Syntax: thanks for pointing out the review. I just read it. Seems like a very impressive cartridge, indeed. In know you're a fan of the Phantom II. Do you find the UNI t mates well with it?

I might have to take the plunge while it's still available.

Dear WRM57, the Phantom II is a excellent match with the Zyx.

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Syntax: Glad to hear about its synergy with the Phantom II.

Perhaps part of my issue with the Airy 3xSB had to do with the Graham 2.2 I was using at the time. I just read dougdeacon's review of the Airy 3 and 2, in which he concludes:

"The Airy3 is more energetic.... It was too much for the Graham 2.2, however. Despite all efforts at damping the sound was a bit edgy. As usual, it’s all about synergy."

"Edgy" is perhaps a better adjective than "glassy" for what I experienced. In any event, I'm in a different sonic reality now, one that's likely better fitted to a ZYX.

One of the huge advantages of the Phantom Design is its Magneglide System which stabilizes the main bloc in a very genius way. The increase in weight is another step ahead compared to the 2.0 series. This Arm has a very solid low end with impressive non-smeared details. But you know that based on your experience with your A90, but stay tuned.