Has any of you tried this for Cartridge break in

Stltrains,

Sorry to hear about your disaster, but glad for you that Gustav went too far west to effect you much. Now you're watching Ike. Tough season.

I agree with the other posters. The UNIverse and Atmos both sound great OOTB, and open up in a fairly short ~50 hours or so. Much quicker than some other carts, and they never sound ugly.

Just play music and enjoy the ride. It'll teach you something about your new cartridge. The Atmos really rocks. It's a great choice for your music and a bit less finicky about perfect setup than a UNIverse. Enjoy!

Thanks Doug for the kind words. We are fine just a lot of tree debris. Ike is still a unknown where land fall may occur.
Paul and your fine review of Atmos was good reading. Mr Mehran left the door open if i want to go back with Universe if Atmos does not blow my skirt up.

I use a Zyx 4D gold, from My side of this world it's what an Atmos is called. Awesome for rock and Jazz but I also like the way it plays classical. Incredible soundstage depth and layering. Really improves as it warms up (all that time I thought it was the electronics that was warming up)

I'm near the end of my 2nd break-in (went unused for six months). Got great advice from Dougdeacon and the Zyx Gang on fine tuning. VTF 1.82-84, Anti-skate minimal.

Slitrains,I do hope you get situated in a safe and permantly happy way.....Staying focused on the things one enjoys,can be of real help in the long run.It definitely takes the edge off when things seem a bit too much....
I love your enthusiasm in the hobby,and it's obvious why you are so well liked.

I have had audio related problems for a rediculously long time,but am really trying to stay focused on my hobby.I was expecting to be "done" with it all,by now.Not so!!

The industry is filled with slow turnaround mfgrs,unqualified dealers(your association with Mehran is a good one,btw)and escalating prices on everything from equip to mods.It's easy to understand why some folks go in another hobby direction....BUT we love our hobby,so we tough out the hard times.

Personally I've been looking at the wonderful/very large music collection I've worked hard to acquire over the numerous years I've been collecting.It's THIS that keps me focused on the better times to come.

Once everything settles in there's nothing quite like pulling out a listening gem,and losing oneself in the music and great sound!

My friend "twice" broke his Titan's cantilever.He got the replacements in due time,and is now very happy again.

I had a lightning strike three days after my dad's funeral(two years ago).My audio room was about the only part of my home not harmed,but my desire to upgrade many components,and mod others,not to mention buying new stuff has turned against me,since.It amazes me how so many companies are not set up to give the kind of support once common in "audio".Virtually "anything" audio takes about forever these days.
Gives creedence to the phrase "if it's not broken don't fix it"!...Of course we simply "must" move ahead in our audio quest,so things will never change,but YOU certainly deserve to be safe and happy!

Let's shift ahead to around "this" Holiday Season....I have no doubt you will be posting about how "everything" has settled down,and you are ecstatic,once again, about your system performance....

I've no doubt that time will come!!

Good luck

Sirspeedy your post above is so true in todays audio world. There a lot of people looking to make a buck for sure. The loss of ones prized possessions is beyond words. We can only move on to better days. And no doubt we are the ones who can allow good or bad happenings to affect our spirit. Many thanks for the kind words and positive thoughts.

Rodgen i am looking forward to hearing what Atmos brings to my system. And yes on Dougs input and advise hes a wealth of knowledge when it comes to our analog passion and has tought me much on the subject.