The Road Goes Ever on...........

[mikeyb]

Whilst browsing another Forum, I noticed that a member here had offered a Zyx R100H cartridge to someone who was looking for an MC cart but hadn't replied.

Not being one to think too long on spending I pm'd the seller and a deal was done. I met and collected it yesterday from carruthersq.



Unknown hours, but closeup views of the stylus look very good and it certainly sounds excellent.

My current cartridges include an AT 33PTG II and an Ortofon MC25FL, the purchase of the Zyx was an attempt to give me more bass and to 'fill out' the sound without sacrificing detail. What can I say the Zyx does this brilliantly, the bass now kicks much more, even at low volumes ( I listen to electronic and classic rock at decent volumes mostly ), detail is still there over the AT, in fact I'd say it's slightly better in that you can hear little pieces of music in the overall layer of the music much better and sounds more accurate.

It's set slightly tail down with 2g tracking which sounds right on my Mission 774 arm on the 1210. Not sure if I might try adding a bit of weight at the head to see if that improves it any further, it worked with my AT by adding an 8g brass plate between cart and headshell. I should really buy another mpingo spacer ( can't think WHY I sold the one I had ? )

Currently listening to Ian Boddy - As Above So Below (DiN51) Ltd Ed Vinyl and even though it's at low level ( they're all still in bed here ) and it sounds so much more how I want my music to sound, fast, detailed, real, but with bass that kicks, perfect!




So I'm delighted with the new toy, pretty sure I won't be upgrading it ( well, until the next great deal comes along anyway )

My analogue setup WAS in danger of being sold off in favour of going streaming only, now ..............

Ok now away to listen to Carbon Based Lifeforms - Interloper



Mike.

[struth]

Looks good Mike... Good carts those. Our geoffery loves em

[bosa]

Great cartridges, I have two. But light! I use the Soundsmith EZ mount screws to add weight.

[mikeyb]

Looks good Mike... Good carts those. Our geoffery loves em

I didn't take Geoff up on his offer when he sold his R50 Bloom ( I wish I had ), instead I ended up with the AT 33PTGII not long after that, which is excellent but for my setup and my lugs the Zyx is better.

I now have 3 top quality carts and I will keep the Zyx and sell the Ortofon and AT, don't really see any point in keeping them I'm not a hoarder ( my wife will tell you different lol ). Not fussy for keeping a spare as I can buy a replacement any time I like and the extra carts would be better in someone's else's system giving them the enjoyment of listening to them

[walpurgis]

Looking good Mike. The 774/ZYX combo works great!!

You'll be looking for a Toshiba SR-370 next!

[carruthersesq]

Really pleased you are enjoying Mike, I thought you would

Nice to meet you yesterday.

[mikeyb]

Looking good Mike. The 774/ZYX combo works great!!

You'll be looking for a Toshiba SR-370 next!

After the money I've spent on this 1210 I better bloody not lol

2 and a bit years ago I bought a Rega Brio R amp, a Rega RP3 TT with Rega Elys 2 cartridge and a pair of Usher X718 speakers with Dreadnought stands for a grand total of £1000, then I discovered Hifi Forums on t'internet, from then on I was DOOMED!

Retail on my setup would be just over ten times that initial outlay, breaking out in a cold sweat as I type, god help me if the 'Boss' ever finds out, mind could sell it all tomorrow and not lose very much apart from on the speakers which were bought new as no used ones around at the time, although a used pair came up for sale locally 6 weeks after I took delivery at a third off grrrr, everything else was second hand and would sell at very little or no loss

Does the money matter, nah not in the slightest, I'm going to enjoy it while I can, I ain't taking it with me and my kids can keep it or sell it, it's up to them I won't be here to mind lol

A Tosh 370 you say.............

[mikeyb]

Really pleased you are enjoying Mike, I thought you would

Nice to meet you yesterday.

Yeah, it's perfect for me, can't see me moving it on anytime soon, more power is what I'm hankering after now, oooh those Croft Monos vinyl has for sale are doing my nut in, will I, won't I arghhhhhhhh

[walpurgis]

then I discovered Hifi Forums on t'internet, from then on I was DOOMED!



A Tosh 370 you say.............

Serves you right!



(yes, the SR-370 can still be picked up for what is comparatively 'peanuts')

[mikeyb]

Serves you right!



(yes, the SR-370 can still be picked up for what is comparatively 'peanuts')

Yeah, been watching a few lately, but I've also been looking at Kenwood L07D's and other older TT's on various German and Japanese sites.... Oh nooooooooo!