zyx universe optimum

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I've listened to the Optimum for short auditions in my system and a friend's system with which I am quite familiar. Best sounding cartridge I've ever heard.
 
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I am using one, and in a few weeks I will have the gold wire version. Its addictive. Prepare for some long nights listening.
 

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@Tango has it with various carts in his system
 

Tango

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So delicate, yes.
 

Ron Resnick

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I own one and think that it is the best cartridge I have ever heard. I am awaiting a Bergmann Galder/Odin and will use that cartridge in the TT and use it with my new VAC phono stage. it is so realistic and delicate,

Hello!

Did you ever install the ZYX on the Odin? If yes, please give us your impressions.
 

Ron Resnick

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Purely out of curiosity have you compared on the Odin the ZYX to any other cartridges (on the Odin)?

I ask because I am trying to decide whether I should install first on my future Odin a ZYX UNIverse Premium or an Opus 1.
 

harleyguy

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Purely out of curiosity have you compared on the Odin the ZYX to any other cartridges (on the Odin)?

I ask because I am trying to decide whether I should install first on my future Odin a ZYX UNIverse Premium or an Opus 1.
was recommended by kronos to use odin other 2 carts the gold finger statement and the koesu blue lace I am using kubala sosna. the odin sounds fantastic
 

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Seems there is a misunderstanding.
 

Mike Lavigne

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Seems there is a misunderstanding.

agree Master Tang,

Harleyguy; relative to these fine cartridges, are you referring to Nordost 'Odin' (or Odin v2) phono cables? or the Bergmann Odin tonearm which you originally referenced much earlier?

reading what you wrote today it appears your comments reference Odin cable.....since then you mention Kubala Sosna.

and if it is an Odin cable, please be more specific as to what Kronos recommended for which cartridge as it's a little vague.
 

harleyguy

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agree Master Tang,

Harleyguy; relative to these fine cartridges, are you referring to Nordost 'Odin' (or Odin v2) phono cables? or the Bergmann Odin tonearm which you originally referenced much earlier?

reading what you wrote today it appears your comments reference Odin cable.....since then you mention Kubala Sosna.

and if it is an Odin cable, please be more specific as to what Kronos recommended for which cartridge as it's a little vague.
yes mike i am bad was refering to odin phono cable long night lol
 

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