Alternative names for "ZYX UNIverse" cartridge

Lewm- Agree completely that correlation does not say anything about causation but remember we were trying to identify factor potentially responsible for differences between carts of same basic architecture; presumably w same cantilevers, stylus, body, etc. Diff btwn MI, MM, and MC carts have so many variables, IMO, that they are unlikely to be explained by one parameter. Not said too clearly; it's the end of a long day, but I think you know what I mean. BTW, since my primary source is (shudder) a music server, I was trying to point out that I do not have the experiential "database" to apply to the question that either you or Doug have. Apologies to the OP for taking this so far off-course.

Now I understand the genesis of your moniker. Anyone who uses a... music server... as a primary source is indeed lost in the audio swamp. (Kidding; I've heard good ones sound excellent.)

Jwm, also make sure your stylus is Magic Eraser clean after each side. The ZYX stylus collects gunk faster than any stylus I know and its HF performance deteriorates accordingly.

Yes Dougdeacon, I was one of the first to use the eraser. I think it just needs the 50 hours of break in.

Yep, that's me. Deep in the muck and mire at work AND at play. I'm self employed, put in long hours and LOVE the convenience of my MusicVault/Modwright Transporter. I've tons of LPs from the good old days and buy an occasional new one, but until I retire it'll be mostly digital for this fool.