ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2

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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.

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Sirspeedy,
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I suggest you contact Mehran at Sorasound at mehranf@sbcglobal.net ( or do a search on Audiogon and he will work something out with you.
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Sorasound is the world wide (and only) distributor of the UNIverse and the sole U.S. importer of the Airy2 and Airy 3 for ZYX. Do tell him that I suggested you contact him. He is a good guy and very responsive.
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I can tell you the UNIverse is far, far better cartridge than my Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum ( $ 5,500.00 list). I loved my RSP, but the UNIverse is simply in a totally different (sorry) universe.
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And thanks again for your help with the damping fluid levels on the Graham 2.2
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Rgds,
Larry
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Larry,you seem like a GOOD MAN,but,I'm in no position to start making calls on a friend's behalf.I'll pass the info to him.SO,what is the mystery about the list of the UNIV?I have no doubt that it must be special indeed,but am simply curious,and,would like to store the pricing info in my memory bank.By the way.Would you believe my table is still down!I probably won't be able to send it back for another 2 weeks or so.BUMMER!!!In the mean time my friend just unloaded a bunch of DECCA WIDEBANDS to me for,are you ready for this,5 bucks each(these were his doubles,he's obsessed).Now I'm really frustrated,not being able to do anything other than read the liner notes.As for the SORA SOUND site I've been on it before and it does seem a little unspecific.