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ZYX cartridge and advice

I have read with great interest the comments on the ZYX FS cartridge. I have a mid-80’s Koetsu Rosewood that has been retiped once by Expert Styles in England. It now needs to be completely rebuilt. I can send it to SE Asia Koetsu and have it rebuild and upgraded to a Signature for $900.00 US or purchased the ZYX FS new for $1100.00 US from Juki in HK. Have you compared the two cartridges or listened to them, and what is your opinion?
Has anyone compaired the low or high output ZYX.

Thank you for your comments.

My system



Amplifier
Atma-Sphere M-60 MKII (with lots of mods)

Preamplifier
Atma-Sphere MP-3 with S&B TX103 step up transformers

Speakers
Reference #A De Capo i

Turntable
Teres 245, Battery powered

Cartridge
Koetsu Rosewood

Tonearm
Morch DP-6

Interconnects
Harmonic Technology truth-link

Speaker Cable
Harmonic Technology Pro-11 6N
Zero Autoformers

Miscellaneous
Harmonic Technology Pro-Ac11 power cords
Chang 3200 power conditioner (for the CD player)
Target R4 stands
30 amp dedicated power source
I listen 80% classical 20% Jazz


Regards
bryanp
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
It is hard for me to imagine why anyone would ever trade in a Koetsu, especially rebuilt by Koetsu, for another brand. The cartridge you own is a unique work of art that can be rebuilt into an Urushi or higher if you desire and will only IMPROVE with age, provided it is well cared for. To me, the investment in a Koetsu is a listening pleasure investment for life. BTW I also like and use HT cables.
jes453dc3
65 posts
 
If you can have your old Rosewood rebuilt to Signature level for $900, I can't imagine why you haven't sent it off already. Being the owner of a Rosewood Signature Platinum, I can tell you that I would. Add a bottle of LP#9 and enjoy!
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
LP#9 is truly a must for fine cartridges, as are all of Record Research's products. I'm not a paid endorser, just an extremely satisfied customer/user.
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