Etsuro Urushi Bordeaux in the house

[advanced101]

I guess the height of the sky of analog playback is just beyond what people can imagine.

This is a great quote.

 

[Arcus7]

I'm also using the Urushi Bordeaux. Excellent cartridge and I prefer it over my Lyras (Etna, Kleos SL, Kleos, Delos)

 

[G T Audio]

Thanks a lot Mtemur. I was looking for reviews and comments about GE-10 but I cannot find any on the internet. I am quite interested to GE-10 but the price difference is big between M-7 and GE-10. I am wondering whether the difference justifies. But obviously, you’re very positive about the improvements of the GE-10 over M7.

I agree with you that the gain of 46db is very high. Sometimes I have to tune down some gain from the pre-amp. With what you said, I’m going to investigate more on GE-10.

46dB to 48dB is a good level of active gain for a phono stage allowing good signal to noise. Often it is the line level pre-amps that have too much gain which is the problem. Gain should be apportioned throughout the system to achieve best results including the best signal to noise performance.

 

[DetroitVinylRob]

Good to hear these experiences with the Etsuro Urushi Bordeaux. I just got off the road from picking up my own and am in the process of mounting/aligning it. Should be listening to what you are reporting soon! Truly exciting

 

[Nemal1]

Having been unsuccessful in procuring a new koetsu, I’ve just ordered an Etsuro bordeaux whilst away for Xmas. They are recommencing manufacture in February 2024 and expecting mine around March.

 

[DetroitVinylRob]

Having been unsuccessful in procuring a new koetsu, I’ve just ordered an Etsuro bordeaux whilst away for Xmas. They are recommencing manufacture in February 2024 and expecting mine around March.

If you are not yet familiar with the Bordeaux in your system you may just serendipitously fall in love on the way to your date with K.