Koetsu Burma Jade Platinum

Syntax, Is it possible that the cartridge to which you refer goes by another name here in the US and/or in Japan? If not, I must say I have not heard of it, although lots of good quality jade does emanate from Burma, Thailand, Vietnam.

Is this the cartridge you are referring to ...
Koetsu Jade Platinum Phono Cartridge ?

At $10k a pop, not surprised there are no reviews out there.

Rich

Syntax,

I owned a Burma Jade, it's similar performance to Platinum Jade but a different color. Overall very light rather than the deep green of the Jade.

They were prevalent about 1999, I and another guy here in my group both had this model.

I looked in my image files and have almost every model Koetsu except this. Here is a link to image at Top Class.

http://www.topclassaudio.com/web/eng/photo_gallery_details.jsp?gid=7147

If you can afford it & you have the proper phono pre - GO FOR IT!
I have owned many Koetsu's - But not this one - But none have disappointed me in the past.
They are a tad heavy & make sure that your tone arm & weights will support it.