FS: ZYX Bloom R50 H [Archive] - The Art of Sound Forum

Bigman80

31-10-2017, 23:27

Time to move this great cartridge on to pastures new.

No idea how many hours are on it and can't take a picture of the stylus as I haven't got the equipment.

It's been my cart of choice for just over a year and I've loved it.

Don't see these pop up on the used market so I've stuck it on eBay at £400 expecting to have to lower the price a bit.

So as it's the forum let's call it......

£350 delivered
£340 collected, cup of tea included.

OR

A cartridge swap. What do you have???

Offers by PM only. Ta.

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walpurgis

31-10-2017, 23:37

You may regret that Oliver. No matter what else you get! :)

Bigman80

31-10-2017, 23:40

You may regret that Oliver. No matter what else you get! :)You're right Geoff, I may do !

I may change my mind [emoji23][emoji23]

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ianlenco

01-11-2017, 09:06

I've got the L version of the Bloom. I've had more expensive cartridges from the likes of Ortofon, Lyra etc but this is my favourite. Can't understand why you'd want to get rid of it :)

Bigman80

01-11-2017, 09:49

I'd prefer the "L" version Ian, other than that it's a magnificent cartridge.

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Bigman80

01-11-2017, 10:05

Going to remove this from sale for the time being. Tenuto platter mat has arrived and given me new things to think about.

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Bigman80

10-11-2017, 11:55

Ok, back up for sale.

£350 delivered
£340 collected.

I may consider incredibly close offers as I have my eye on something.

If it sells before this then THE ZYX will be removed from sale.

Ta

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Bigman80

10-11-2017, 21:11

Price Dropped for the weekend only!!!!

£310 delivered
£300 collected

Yes I'm crazy. Goes back up to £350 Monday.

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Bigman80

11-11-2017, 08:14

Weekend bump

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mac72

11-11-2017, 09:23

I may consider incredibly close offers as I have my eye on something.

What's on your mind Oliver .
I think you will regret selling Zyx , I decided to keep mine , these carts become slowly an unobtanium

Bigman80

11-11-2017, 09:29

What's on your mind Oliver .
I think you will regret selling Zyx , I decided to keep mine , these carts become slowly an unobtaniumTruth is Mac, I am listening to a AT33PTGII right now as we speak and something just sounds very right with it. I can't explain what but the ZYX is just sat on the shelf. I keep reaching for the at33ptg.

I agree the ZYX will (mostly is) become unobtainable in a short time but I'm a sell and move on type.

I'm not saying the AT33PTGII IS "BETTER" just tonally different and the presentation is different. I also have an Ortofon Vienna on the radar which may be able to come my way for very reasonable money. I've heard that in my system and I'd love to have it.

Just time to experience something new.

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mac72

11-11-2017, 09:38

Bigman80

11-11-2017, 10:10

You're right when it comes to Zyx , in my case great on rock ,80's pop but jazz and blues is not , I prefer Benz they don't vary that much on different genres.
AT33PTGII is really nice , very flat response ,
GLWSCheers Mac.

The ZYX is a very good cartridge. No qualms about it.

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Bigman80

11-11-2017, 13:48

NOW SOLD via Audio Mart UK.

Thanks for your interest.

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Firebottle

11-11-2017, 14:10

:yay: You've done it now.

:)

Bigman80

11-11-2017, 14:23

Yea I have! I'm committed to moving forward though. As you know, Al, when I make my mind up there no sway.

What next is the question. !!!!!

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Jimbo

11-11-2017, 18:15

Yea I have! I'm committed to moving forward though. As you know, Al, when I make my mind up there no sway.

What next is the question. !!!!!

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Think I would go for the ATPTGii if I were to go down MC route again.

Bigman80

11-11-2017, 18:27

Think I would go for the ATPTGii if I were to go down MC route again.That would be very sensible. I have one here on loan and it's excellent. There is a remote possibility of something a little special so until that's off the table, I'll hang on.

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smangus

11-11-2017, 23:03

What next is the question. !!!!!

A garage conversion by the sound of it!

lol;)

Bigman80

11-11-2017, 23:07

A garage conversion by the sound of it!

lol;)Lol, that's a way off mate. It will be done if my work efforts pan out. A lot is riding on that to be fair.

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smangus

11-11-2017, 23:23

Lol, that's a way off mate. It will be done if my work efforts pan out. A lot is riding on that to be fair.

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Ah well , good luck with it, the best things are worth waiting for.