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True; I would have to check but I think mine is the FGS.
Ok, I’ve checked and it looks like an FGS.
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It’s true that ruby and sapphire are basically the same thing with the exception of a few trace elements imparting the colour. In my experience, stylus profile makes a huge (relatively) difference. Also, diamond quality makes a big difference to stylus life (and this is not mentioned in any cartridge specs). For example, I’ve had two Paratrace stylus’ and neither lasted very long and both seemed to play a lot of surface noise. The Gyger tip I use now (under magnification it looks a bit like a chisel tip) has already proved to be longer lasting and much more forgiving of surface noise - truly excellent in every way!
Edit: Oh, all the aftermarket gemstone cantilevers I gave encountered have been solid round shafts. The only exception being Dynavector who use facet cut cantilevers - stunning bits of manufacture. However, whilst I actually own a Dynavector Ruby, which is a truly stunning bit of cartridge manufacture, I much prefer the sound of my rebuilt Troika.
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