farflungstar
29-05-2017, 08:08
Up for sale, somewhat reluctantly is my beautiful Miyajima Shilabe, bought a few months ago from Hugo.
I paid £2,295.00 but this isn't actually the ex-dem model I bought from Hugo at that price as it had a fault and was returned. Hugo sent me this and a Kansui to evaluate - both new as far as I'm aware and judging from break in I've experienced over the 100 LPs I've played I've no reason to think otherwise. Comes with warranty of course.
In my opinion it bettered the Kansui and I've enjoyed every minute with it but needs must.
So how does it sound? Creamy, luscious but transparent midrange, sweet and tactile top end and a bottom end that is both tight and capable of causing a coronary. In short the antithesis of the typical MC sound.
Yes, it normally retails for £2,775.00 - and has been hailed as the best cartridge period by many reviewers. That I can't comment on not having heard every cart - but you certainly won't be disappointed.
It is low output and deserves the best phonostage possible. It sounds stunning directly into my Vida MC phono but a little better with a Hashi SUT. I could live with either.
It's a beautiful thing, and very easy to set up despite its shape thanks to its unusual chunky cantilever. But of course with something this special care must be taken. The shibata diamond is pristine.
Comes with various length brass screws for different headshells and stylus guard (slightly modded by me so cart can fixed into place with guard in place). Nuts can fit below contrary to some reviews.
It has been treated with the care it deserves, and is functioning flawlessly.
Google for more info.
£1,500 including 3 day insured UPS delivery. £800 less than I paid and a once in a lifetime chance to own this cart at this price.
PayPal gift (preferred) or transfer.
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I paid £2,295.00 but this isn't actually the ex-dem model I bought from Hugo at that price as it had a fault and was returned. Hugo sent me this and a Kansui to evaluate - both new as far as I'm aware and judging from break in I've experienced over the 100 LPs I've played I've no reason to think otherwise. Comes with warranty of course.
In my opinion it bettered the Kansui and I've enjoyed every minute with it but needs must.
So how does it sound? Creamy, luscious but transparent midrange, sweet and tactile top end and a bottom end that is both tight and capable of causing a coronary. In short the antithesis of the typical MC sound.
Yes, it normally retails for £2,775.00 - and has been hailed as the best cartridge period by many reviewers. That I can't comment on not having heard every cart - but you certainly won't be disappointed.
It is low output and deserves the best phonostage possible. It sounds stunning directly into my Vida MC phono but a little better with a Hashi SUT. I could live with either.
It's a beautiful thing, and very easy to set up despite its shape thanks to its unusual chunky cantilever. But of course with something this special care must be taken. The shibata diamond is pristine.
Comes with various length brass screws for different headshells and stylus guard (slightly modded by me so cart can fixed into place with guard in place). Nuts can fit below contrary to some reviews.
It has been treated with the care it deserves, and is functioning flawlessly.
Google for more info.
£1,500 including 3 day insured UPS delivery. £800 less than I paid and a once in a lifetime chance to own this cart at this price.
PayPal gift (preferred) or transfer.
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w483/farflungstar/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170528_134751_zpsy6r0kepe_edit_1495995642206 _zpsxex0pr7p.jpg
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