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    Koetsu

    Great write up there. My experience at Soundheights back in 2021 was an unforgettable one. I have no Japanese, Hiroomi the owner and his dad have very little english. But we got by. An outstanding collection of exotica could be found in their shop. Koetsu were barely mid range in cost compared...
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    Koetsu

    Tsugaru via the new Koetsu sut
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    Koetsu

    Beautiful. Out of interest as I have same cartridge, mine does not have threaded mounting holes. I am sure I can see a nut in your picture so is yours the same?. Reason I ask is that on the Koetsu Facebook page there are owners who seem to think that all the newer made models have threaded...
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    New Koetsu sut

    It was an audio technica at650. Has a great sound but the koetsu seems to have more clarity in the sound. Less grainy.
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    How do you clean your stylus?

    Magic eraser, a couple of dips after each side
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    New Koetsu sut

    I am using the new Koetsu SUT with the urushi tsugaru. No complaints yet, just enjoying the music that I am hearing. It is simply designed, just in/out with bespoke transformers inside.
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    Koetsu Wajima

    Do these Fakes actually exist or is it just a myth?
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    This is now sold
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    Koetsu

    I bought mine directly from a dealer in Japan. Both the tsugaru and wajima were smooth. Maybe they make both
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    Koetsu

    I have a recent urushi tsugaru. It has smooth mounting holes. I know other owners have threaded ones. What's others experience with that? Threaded or smooth?
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    Hi, If anyone is interested I have a new Koetsu sut for sale. Contact me for details regards Ian
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    Koetsu

    Fantastic. I thought I was doing well with a tsugaru, black and the sut. Do you have a favourite?
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    Koetsu

    Just interested but is your arm quite heavy as they are supposed to work better with high mass arms
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    No. It's designed to match koetsu cartidges that have all same spec.
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    Koetsu

    They truly are a work of art. I have the tsugaru. Are you using it with the koetsu sut?
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    That's my unit. Great sounding with my tsugaru
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    Great pics and information. I have the new sut using with the new urushi tsugaru. Loving the combination at the moment.
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    DSD to Vinyl Versus Analog Tape to Vinyl

    Similar words could have been said back in mid 80s when cd was making its mark. Yet here we are again listening to vinyl and cd is old hat. Is streaming the next format that will finish off all others (for a few years until next big thing?)
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    New member from Ireland

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    New member from Ireland

    Hi, I'm a new member from ireland and have already posted a couple of messages before this. Currently have a koetsu urushi tsugaru with the koetsu sut in my system. Been into hifi for many years and went back to vinyl from cd in about 2005. . Liking this forum a lot. cheers Ian
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    Hi Scot, I wasn't. Was using an original Black that had been retipped. Phono stage is an exposure preamp VII.
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    Koetsu Wajima

    New to this forum and seeing this. The boxes are all the same size as far as I am aware, The wood is very light, that might be the give away if it was fake. As all are handmade, none are identical so post more pictures
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    How do you clean your stylus?

    Magic sponge eraser. A few pops into that and good as new
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    Koetsu

    HI, these are pictures of my urushi tsugaru and the new sut
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    New Koetsu step up transformer

    Hi, I recently purchased this and use it with an urushi tsugaru. Its a very understated exterior design but sounds outstanding. I assume its all about the inner design. regards Ian

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