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    Koetsu

    Koetsu craftsmen will be handling Koetsu rebuilds. Michael Fremer interview at beginning of YouTube video.
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    Koetsu

    Here’s a thought, the only Koetsu I have heard or even seen in person is one thought of as Yoshiaki Sugano designed and built by Musashino Labs. Not all of these early Koetsu Blacks are known for the best tracking (some did track fantastic, mine sure does) but they all have a good share of...
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    Koetsu

    I respect they didn’t want to sell off to another manufacturer to make a Koetsu 2.0 Company. Kiseki was an admirable brand before they first stopped making their beloved cartridges. The next version of Kiseki never quite achieved a similar following or regard and has been fraught with...
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    Koetsu

    Excellent review. Mirrors my own Koetsu experience, in better words than I used, and serves as a reminder of why I plan on staying with Koetsus going forward.
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    Koetsu

    Now I have to see what kind of deal I can get for adding Max to my lineup just to watch that! Thanks. The Seven Samuari is a classic I need to watch again.
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    Koetsu

    Rare and very unique stone!
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    Reno Hi Fi Closing In 2024

    Soo, I’ve checked back at the Suncoast website repeatedly over the last couple months and they don’t appear to have had any pre owned Pass Labs products to sell. I’m getting a feeling they’re simply not going to be the next Reno HiFi. Maybe something else, but not Reno.
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    Koetsu

    Hallelujah! Seriously! That just made my day and then some. By “full retipping service” I do hope they meant full Koetsu rebuild service.
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    Kuzma cart differences: CAR30-40-50?

    https://www.analogplanet.com/content/kuzma-car-30-mc-cartridge-smooth-performer-offers-transparent-performance-stacking-it-quite
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    Kuzma cart differences: CAR30-40-50?

    I’ve read some very good reviews of the 30, 50 and 60 Car models. At 17grams each they’re too heavy for either of my turntables otherwise I’d love to hear one in my system.
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    Koetsu

    I had to break down and finally get a cover for my table: because of this!
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    Koetsu

    No matter what happens regarding Koetsus future plans I think the cartridges they have thus far made will always have a lot of significant value to collectors. If they shut down as a company my plan would probably be to just lightly use my own Koetsu until it finally starts showing signs of...
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    Reno Hi Fi Closing In 2024

    Outstanding news! Here’s wishing that they are as successful as Reno Hi Fi was.
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    Mystery Koetsu

    So would we have lol. Glad your Koetsu survived!
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    Koetsu

    Prayers sent for the family. If the legacy continues it will be appreciated by all current and future Koetsu customers. If not, then I for one count myself as extremely lucky to have ever had the chance to experience these amazing pieces of exquisite art.
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    Koetsu

    https://electravolt.blogspot.com/2022/08/koetsu-and-original-urushi.html
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    That’s a superb table!! If that’s not high end I don’t know what high end is.
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    Koetsu

    Took the whole arm off to try and get pics with my Canon. IDK, stylus looks ok? When I reinstalled I realized that I may have not had the arm directly centered on the pivot point from the other day when I was experimenting with an added weight to the VPI counterweight from a Soundsmith...
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    Koetsu

    Being a circa 1983 cartridge I would bet the suspension has seen better days. I’ll take a look and see if I can’t squeeze a few more good plays out of it by adjusting the zenith if necessary and playing with the anti skating as you suggest. The cantilever certainly hasn’t bent.
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    Koetsu

    My old Koetsu Black’s stylus has started wearing out. It’s stylus still has the right shape but the sound is not as liquid smooth anymore, as of yesterday. It’s not gotten terrible sounding, rather it sounds on the edge of mistracking on louder material. I’ve tried different VTA/SRA...
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    Reno Hi Fi Closing In 2024

    It is sad for his very happy clients. Being one myself I can only hope for Mark to have a fantastic retirement!! Great guy to do business with. Hoping I can work with him again before Reno closes down.
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    How to ID true Koetsu Black made by Mr. Sugano, the father?

    Almost 3 years after finding my Koetsu Black, it stubbornly keeps playing as good as the day I installed it. It now has great sentimental value especially since it came from a good friend of mine. So I would lean heavily towards a Koetsu rebuild, however they would chose to do it rather than...
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    Cartridge Demagnitizers?

    To understand what it is in a moving coil cartridge that might become magnetized, reading the description of a cartridge demagnetizer may help. https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/accessories/aesthetix-abcd-1-cartridge-demagnetizer/
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    Cartridge Demagnitizers?

    I have the Cardas record which I recommend, and the old XLO test CD with the burn in and demag track. The XLO CD has a diagram to build a pair of RCA cables for hooking your tonearm cables directly to a tape out for demagnetization of your cartridge. Personally, I like the Cardas record best.
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    Koetsu

    Man, I always loved that era of Thorens tables.
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    Koetsu

    The one that rules them all! Killer cartridge and setup Johan! Love the visuals.
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    Koetsu

    What’s your favorite stylus cleaning method?
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    Shakti's walk throughout the exciting Koetsu experience :-)

    Wow, thanks Johan for the very nice pictures with the protractor.
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    Shakti's walk throughout the exciting Koetsu experience :-)

    Which overhang protractor are you able to use with the Technics table?
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    Koetsu

    And with a diamond cantilever no less. That Coralstone must sound exquisite.

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