Nothing like a bit of profiteering eh
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I'm Mike.
Nothing like a bit of profiteering eh
Im alas a bit suspicious of these things suddenly becoming unobtainium... Just when they are becoming popular. Lol...im an old cynic though
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Location: KY - Scotland
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I'm Mike.
Location: Finland
Posts: 237
I'm Kai.
It seemed most sudden and I don't think it was any kind of marketing move from Jico since they stopped taking new orders for SAS styli as soon as they made the announcement, only fullfilling existing orders. It's the few internet retailers with some stock that are cashing in. I just hope whatever the problem Jico is having they'll be able to sort it out and provide a worthy replacement without a price hike. SAS was the only availble high quality stylus option for many vintage cartridges.
Location: Telemark, Norway
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I'm Johan.
Jico still makes spherically and elliptically styli. They are really good too.
Location: Wales, UK
Posts: 315
I'm Simon.
I must have ordered one of the last Me55's off their website. My smugness has been dampened somewhat by an import charge of £34.12 .
Nevermind - I'm really loving this cartridge as it is and can't wait to hear what the SAS stylus brings to the party. I'm in no hurry to try out any other cartridges - maybe in the future but for now my money is going into the music fund
Simon.
Location: kabul
Posts: 1,147
I'm bob.
I just saw this thread, whilst listening to my Shure M75 with a Jico SAS needle, which is lovely. I have some loyalty credit at turntableneedles.com so immediately went there to buy a new one...
I bought this one [JICO 760-DSAS] from them last July, for $153.95
The current price is listed as being $299.95, an increase of about 95%
I didn't buy a new one.
On the plus side, when this stylus finally craps out, I will be able to do the whole "what stylus should I buy...?" thread all over again, which I know everyone here loves.
New Jico SAS stylus coming out next month according to this banner which is on rotation on the Jico homepage:
Good timing, as I want one for my Technics EPC-205.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
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The banner is still there, but no detail is available.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..