I don’t know about the x1 or x2 because I have not heard them, but I do own the original ART9. I purchased it from Music Direct while wanting for a Sound Smith re-tip. I liked it so much on my VPI Classic 3 with a JMW-10.5 arm, I didn’t really miss the koetsu for the entire 6 month wait!
AT-ART9XI Cartridge - Reduced Compliance
Hi folks, I'm leaning toward the AT-ART9 cartridge for my SME V. The new version - the ART9XI - has a thicker solid boron stylus (was .26mm, now .28mm) and slightly lower compliance (was 18, now 15 x10-6).
The newer version costs $300 more ($1,300 v. $1,000). I'm inclined to buy the old one. Any opinions? (Please keep in mind I bought my SME V 30 years ago when it was $2k even.) Thanks in advance!
The newer version costs $300 more ($1,300 v. $1,000). I'm inclined to buy the old one. Any opinions? (Please keep in mind I bought my SME V 30 years ago when it was $2k even.) Thanks in advance!