ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2

Sirspeedy,

I didn't take any offense to your post at all - in fact I enjoy reading them. You always seem to be both helpfull and gracious - something not all people do.

I fully agree with your statements concerning setup with the Graham. All of the adjustments are simple to do but it is extremely difficult to optimize setup due to the fact that all setup parameters are a function of each other,ie, you can't vary one independent of the others. So yes, you were right when you said that you'll probably here about your statement but is the chorus of agreement from these parts. I've lived with this arm since it was in it's 1.5T version and know exactly what your saying.

Question to Dougdeacon et al for advice.
Moved back into vinyl after a 20+ year hiatus a couple years ago. I am seriously thinking about upgrading my Benz Glider to a new cart (Is the Benz too smooth?). Before going on, I'd like to thank Sirspeedy for the comments on the Graham tonearm set up. Much to learn about this tonearm and maybe I've overdamped my arm.

Considering ZYX Airy2-X-SB or Airy3-X-SB for my Graham arm. Doug suggests that the Airy2 may be a better match. I assume that he used a copper wired Airy2 to match his tonearm.
1) My Graham has silver wiring, so what kind of difference do you think the internal cartridge wiring will make?
2) Has anyone compared copper vs silver internal cartridge wiring with the Airy2 and Airy3, in terms of compatibility with the Graham arm?
3) Would I be better off keeping my Glider for another 6-12 months to save for a UNIverse?
4) Any further insights and recommendations?

Thanks,

Kurt

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Kurt,
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Overall, I would suggest that you wait and save for a UNIverse (for sure).
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Do put a good bit of time and effort on getting the damping fluid right. Sirspeedy and 4yanx are right on the money the improvements that can be wrought out of finding the ideal amount of fluid for your cartridge.
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Please list your system, music preference and sound preferences (warm, dynamic, hard attacks etc.) and that will make it much easier to make a recommendation between the Airy 2 and Airy 3.
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Regards,
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Based on the fantastic feedback on the ZYX line that I've read about on this thread,and the fact that you guys seem to know what you are talking about,I have just recommended a friend to look into this line.He originally was interested in a SHELTER.My question is,what is the list price on the ZYX Univ. that I'm hearing so much about?

Kurt,
I tried both versions of the AIRY3, and preferred the copper version. The silver can seduce by its ultra detail, but seemed unnatural to me, and brought attention to itself instead of the music. This on a Graham 2.2.
I had also a Benz Ruby2 before this, and it sounded broken compared to the ease, soundstage, trackeability and involvement of the Airy. I use a 100 ohm termination.
Makes the chasm between Digital/Analog even more profound.