Miyajima Zero mono

rockitman

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I know Jazdoc has one. Anyone else ? I wonder how it compares to the Lyra Olympos mono (1of4) made that's on A-gon ? ;) So tempted but for $2k the Zero will be a nice alternative to my Ikeda 9TT mono.
 

Mike Lavigne

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I know Jazdoc has one. Anyone else ? I wonder how it compares to the Lyra Olympos mono (1of4) made that's on A-gon ? ;) So tempted but for $2k the Zero will be a nice alternative to my Ikeda 9TT mono.

unless Jazdoc got a Zero in the last couple of days, he has the Miyajima Mono Premium Be like me. we spoke about it last weekend as we both have been thinking about it. he may have heard the Zero, I have not.

at $2k it's a no brainer for anyone wants a top level dedicated mono cartridge. you do need an arm that is happy at a high VTF (around 3.75 grams).

another big $$$$ alternative to an Olympos Mono would be the Coralstone Mono.

I'm thinking in celebration of the 'about to be released' Beatles Mono 'Analog' box set it might be nice to get the Zero......assuming those pressings will sound better with a mono cartridge. that is not a given, but likely.
 

XV-1

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Hi Rockitman

Go for the lyra Mono cartridge every day of the week. It will be amazing
 

beaur

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While I don't have one I have listened to it a lot at friends houses. Wonderful cartridge. It is better than the BE for my tastes and I really like the BE. Works well with the Schick and Schroeder tonearms in my experience.

Easy to arrange an audition if you are going to be in NYC.

I know Jazdoc has one. Anyone else ? I wonder how it compares to the Lyra Olympos mono (1of4) made that's on A-gon ? ;) So tempted but for $2k the Zero will be a nice alternative to my Ikeda 9TT mono.
 

rockitman

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unless Jazdoc got a Zero in the last couple of days, he has the Miyajima Mono Premium Be like me. we spoke about it last weekend as we both have been thinking about it. he may have heard the Zero, I have not.

at $2k it's a no brainer for anyone wants a top level dedicated mono cartridge. you do need an arm that is happy at a high VTF (around 3.75 grams).

another big $$$$ alternative to an Olympos Mono would be the Coralstone Mono.

I'm thinking in celebration of the 'about to be released' Beatles Mono 'Analog' box set it might be nice to get the Zero......assuming those pressings will sound better with a mono cartridge. that is not a given, but likely.

as much as the Olympos tempts me, I think thee zero would be a good choice for 1/3 of the used Olympos price...does anyone recognize that Olympos seller on a-gon ?
 

Mike Lavigne

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as much as the Olympos tempts me, I think thee zero would be a good choice for 1/3 of the used Olympos price...does anyone recognize that Olympos seller on a-gon ?

his first name is Alex, i do recognize a few names of people he has feedback from.....although i don't know any well enough to be able to ask them about it.

http://app.audiogon.com/users/11flat6/feedbacks
 

jazdoc

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Christian,

I think you should get both and then let Mike and I know which we one we should get ;)
 

rockitman

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Christian,

I think you should get both and then let Mike and I know which we one we should get ;)

You are a bad influence doc....
I'm feeling I need to travel to Mt. Olympos first while the corridor is still open :cool:

Edit: I have since made an offer to climb Mt. Olympos...
 

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You are a bad influence doc....
I'm feeling I need to travel to Mt. Olympos first while the corridor is still open :cool:

Edit: I have since made an offer to climb Mt. Olympos...

Wow in the time it takes me to buy one thing you have bought 10 things
 

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