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Don't you just hate it when---

something very unusual happens to you pet toy! I had the great misfortune on damaging my ZYX universe cartridge in a freak accident. I was changing out my cartridge and installing on a new tonearm i built for my apollo. I had the cartridge (stylus cover in place) on the table. I dropped my small screwdriver and in a impulse tried to catch it and arggh, knocked my universe off the table on to the floor. I was not really worried as my stylus cover was securely fastened.

Well i picked it up and notice three prongs vs the normal 4. My ground prong was gone. I found it and looked at the cartridge under my scope and it appears as it fell, it somehow hit that prong and snapped the plastic body. Now i have a screwed up cartridge. I have contacted Soundsmith and they will look to see if they can repair. I can not see any coil issue and i can see the small wire the connected to the ground. Obviously i am heartbroken. I will install a carpet around my turntable "table" in case i get stupid again.
Fortunately i have an Airy3 as a backup.
oilmanmojo
oilmanmojo OP
472 posts
 
Doug

thanks for the note. if i can not get repaired (just the prong repaired) that may be an option if Mehran will accepted a damaged cartridge for upgrade. I have seen the reviews and it sounds like another superb cartridge from zyx.
oilmanmojo OP
472 posts
 
Got my Mojo back! looks like an UNIverse II coming my way. After discussing with Mehran and confirming the cartridge condition, Mehran put together a great package for me and i will soon be able to hear how this new cartridge performs. Sorasound is a great asset to our audio community! Thanks to Rtilden and Dougdeacon for recommending to talk to Mehran.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Woo-hoo! As Rtilden said, it must have been fated. ;-)

Let us know what you think of the UII.
oilmanmojo OP
472 posts
 
doug
thanks! i read you review when it came out and was very interested but couldnt see upgrading but now i cant wait for it to come in. My new preamp and amp with the Caldera speakers has really opened my eyes on so many fronts that i really cant imagine what the U11 will sound like. I will let you guys know
rtilden
156 posts
 
Oilman- I gotta hand it to ya... you chose the absolute best way to reclaim your MOJO! Hats off!
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