The review doesn't mention where it's made. Maybe a Japanese company contracted for OEM. Review doesn't mention anything https://www.stereophile.com/content/kiseki-blue-goldspot-phono-cartridge I'm curious how different the SQ is compared to my current model. The original MSRP is a nice price. No way you're getting an all aluminum bodied LOMC today for $700. That could be a dealer cost now, but not for the end user! The cart looks excessively long compared to the current model. I like the KB, quite refined and capable. Just not worth $2100 MSRP- IMO. |
"I think adjusted for inflation a new one back then would be $1300-1500 or so in todays dollars" Depending on which calculator used, $1300 would be the "get real" price for MSRP. That in mind, dealer cost which would be $3/400. Now that would be my kind of price! Enough of me yapping about cartridge pricing......All this audiophoolery is really if you don't like the price-don't buy it, shut up and look for something else! I'm guessing your Kiseki is a good "close enough" to your ZYX, but not in the same league? Now that you're getting a re-tip the ZYX, it is a different animal now, so that may change when you get it back. I hear the current model as a competent cartridge only limited by the table/phono stage. Something for us in the $5Kish+ table/phono stage crowd. |
