We dont know why he uses the Davinci. But I dont think adjusting the vta on the fly is his primary reason. The sound, the ease of switching head shell/cart easily, etc. He has that magic software so to get that 92 degree need no on-the-fly.
We dont know why he uses the Davinci. But I dont think adjusting the vta on the fly is his primary reason. The sound, the ease of switching head shell/cart easily, etc. He has that magic software so to get that 92 degree need no on-the-fly.
Hmmmm. If the ZYX were very sensitive to VTA adjustment then I don’t think David would advocate no need to adjust the VTA after set-up on a 3012R carrying the ZYX.
Hmmmm. If the ZYX were very sensitive to VTA adjustment then I don’t think David would advocate no need to adjust the VTA after set-up on a 3012R carrying the ZYX.
Ron, after these various posts, what is the answer to your question about whether or not these binding posts accept banana plug connections? I thought there is some confusion about the size of the plug. It looks like that is a hole in the end of the binding post, but has that been confirmed? Perhaps I missed it.
The Gryphon binding post can be used with Bananaplugs , Spades and bare wire.
Largest surface area is provided by bare wire and crimped spades. Gryphon only offer spades.
Hmmmm. If the ZYX were very sensitive to VTA adjustment then I don’t think David would advocate no need to adjust the VTA after set-up on a 3012R carrying the ZYX.
Dear Ron,
ZYX cartridges are extremely sensitive to VTA, they must be set up very accurately for correct results but there's no need to readjust if initial setup is correct. As I mentioned many times I don't subscribe to continuous changing VTA model.
Dietrich of Acoustical Systems conscientiously designed the Axiom to be the contemporary evolution of the Fidelity Research tonearms, which many Koetsu aficionados consider to be the best tonearm for a Koetsu.
Dear Ron,
ZYX cartridges are extremely sensitive to VTA, they must be set up very accurately for correct results but there's no need to readjust if initial setup is correct. As I mentioned many times I don't subscribe to continuous changing VTA model.
Ron,
This seems like a very personal decision. Why ask anyone? One thing for possible consideration- if you keep them natural, you can always stain later. If you stain now, I don't think there is any "going back". But hey, it's great to see it looking so much more real now!!
Marty
I had a nice chat with Richard a couple of weeks ago at a gathering. I would have asked him had I known. He's very approachable you could email him for clarification. We talked for some time on phono stages. My dealer now has the Latest ZYX Optimum 1ohm- very nice on a Clearaudio Master Innovation and 14" Kuzma- He's got quite the collection now.
