I should say that my friend with the Trans-Fi table went from an AT33PTG/II to a ZYX Airy 3, from there to a 4D, and then ultimately to the Sussurro. For me personally, and the kind of records that I listen to, the Benz LP S-Class is #1. Just awesome with rock and metal.

Sounds like pbthal  (I was the one that suggested he try out Zyx on his msg board)

His rips are exceptional. His passion for ripping, and the number of archival quality releases he's done is really something.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Something about ZYX really appeals to me. Like you say, there isn't much info on them around, and they have a kind of mysterious quality to them as a result. The few reviews I've read on the Fuji and Airy have been positive.

My personal favorite carts at the moment are Lyra. Aside from ZYX, I'm thinking of upgrading to the Skala or Kleos. Also the Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua has been intriguing me for a while.

Doubt you can go wrong with any of those. I really like Dynavectors as well. I owned a 10x5 and 20xH, both nice. My friend's primary stereo cart is an XV-1s and it's lovely.

I'm like Quest... got a pair of 1200mk2s from the day.  Although I haven't played with them in years, I can't bear to separate the two from the mixer.  So I decided to fulfill one of my childhood wants and go nostalgic:





Nothing crazy on cartridges- went with a Nagaoka MP110 and a Shure M44G for bargain bin records.  I'm still looking around and either want one of those faux ceramic plinth Kenwoods or an SL-1200mk4.  Oh- and for preamp believe it or not, another one of my childhood wants:  Rane MP22z (mixer).

Just try it, you can always change the turntable for the better...

I see, get some cheap (used) vinyl in good condition, hook up the amplifier and speakers and then decide. You can google the device but that won't help much if you ask me.

It's easy to find old Decca and Philips records which were produced to high standards for low prices and you can let your ears decide for yourself...