I had a brand new Beta S wood just a few months ago. The wood top is suppose to give it a warmer sound compared to the metal housing of the original version. Of the MM cartridges I have heard, it was clearly the best overall. But I also found that I am more of a MC kind of guy. They just seem to have more life, emotion, and more dynamics in my system. Results probably depend as much on your gear as anything.
FWIW, the guy I sold it too wrote me like five times telling me how happy he was!!!! I know why. In his system, it probably was a revolation compared to what he was using prior.
R.
FWIW, the guy I sold it too wrote me like five times telling me how happy he was!!!! I know why. In his system, it probably was a revolation compared to what he was using prior.
R.