My personal journey to MY SONIC LAB

[Mr. Miyagi]

Super nice arm. I'm unlikely to find one in my price constraints but it's going on the list to hunt for.

I am selling my MSL platinum for very cheap and it’s less than 8 months old

 

[SOS]

@Mr. Miyagi curious why selling? Getting the new MSL Sig Diamond? What do you consider "very cheap"?

 

[Superchunk]

I am selling my MSL platinum for very cheap and it’s less than 8 months old

Probably not for me at the moment but if you could send me a pm I should probably consider it

 

[djsina2]

Just heard back from my rep. Here's what I know.
US Retail $14,995
The specs are identical to the Signature Platinum, but it replaces the standard boron with an upgraded tapered diamond cantilever.
They have one coming in so I've placed an order for one, no ETA at this time.

$8800 USD retail in Japan. More insane markups with the USA distribution.

 

[bonzo75]

$8800 USD retail in Japan. More insane markups with the USA distribution.

Surely that reflects the higher quality? It has wait time too to feel more exclusive

 

[Lagonda]

Surely that reflects the higher quality? It has wait time too to feel more exclusive

Just like DAVA ?

 

[bonzo75]

Just like DAVA ?

Dava was fantastically priced with no retail margins and great service, not trying to make money of retail/rebuilds, no distribution margins. It is priced the same in all geographies

The wait time was a reflection of demand more than any other cartridge. Only non industry feedback as all are private owners, and many videos of many systems. Quite refreshing in this day and age.

 

[SOS]

Anyone in the US hear the MSL Diamond in their system? I've been waiting almost 4 months now to receive one!

 

[dcc]

Anyone in the US hear the MSL Diamond in their system? I've been waiting almost 4 months now to receive one!

Mine has arrived at my dealer yesterday and gets set up next Tuesday. But I am not in the US...

 

[SOS]

Looking forward to your thoughts @dcc . Enjoy and what a wonderful New Year you will have

 

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Anyone in the US hear the MSL Diamond in their system? I've been waiting almost 4 months now to receive one!

Exceptional so far. If you like the MSL house sound, this is on dianabol!

 

[Johan K]

Exceptional so far. If you like the MSL house sound, this is on dianabol!

You mean metandrostenolon…. Are you sure it’s not anadrol ?

 

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You mean metandrostenolon…. Are you sure it’s not anadrol ?

Oxymetholone is an apt comparison! Touché. Glad to meet another house chemist. Lol

 

[SOS]

I hear the MSL Diamond can have some side effects after listening long term like cardiovascular risks than can lead to elevated blood pressure.

 

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I hear the MSL Diamond can have some side effects after listening long term like cardiovascular risks than can lead to elevated blood pressure.

Absolutely... And massive vascularity. This occurred to a small child after one listening session

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Absolutely... And massive vascularity. This occurred to a small child after one listening session View attachment 142583

Very lucky child !

 

[dcc]

All details in my system's thread: https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/my-little-barn.26426/page-13#post-1017327

 

[SOS]

After a 5-month wait it has arrived! Initially it was hard sounding and unfocused but it has now morphed into something so euphoric sounding that I feel I'm overdosing on some new drug. More to follow as I come down from this high.

 

[Johan K]

After a 5-month wait it has arrived! Initially it was hard sounding and unfocused but it has now morphed into something so euphoric sounding that I feel I'm overdosing on some new drug. More to follow as I come down from this high.

Congratulations @SOS ,

I had the Signature Platinum at my place a few years ago. These jewels are really something. Happy listening !

/ Jk

 

[SOS]

Exceptional so far. If you like the MSL house sound, this is on dianabol!

Perfect analysis but it goes further than any other MSL cartridge I've heard. Wider soundstage, more dynamic, blacker between instruments and a more realistic overall sound that just puts a smile each time the diamond hits the album.
PS: just a quick follow-up. As I listen I hear more of the interplaying of one instrument to another....like at a live event. Mesmerizing