Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems

I am considering moving over to optical cartridge system. Wondering if any of y'all have had experiences you can share from using the system.

mjbishop9912-20-2021 12:06pm

rsf507 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,251 posts 12-20-2021 at 01:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've been thinking myself to buy the SoundSmith Strain gauge system. Can I ask why you are thinking of the DS system? And I've not heard either.
mjbishop99 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 12-20-2021 at 02:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I listened to it after someone with an ear I trust said it’s the best analog he’s ever heard. I intend to go back and A/B it, but before doing so, I’m hoping to hear about other experiences.
jperry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,438 posts 12-20-2021 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ds-audio-optical-cartridge
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,619 posts 12-20-2021 at 06:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete jperry, that is possibly the shortest thread ever on Audiogon. One response! Which probably indicates that not many have had the experience of an optical cartridge, back in 2015 or even up to now. Rumor (and I hasten to emphasize "rumor") had it that at least their first model was prone to failures. The idea has survived so far, therefore some must be quite happy with it.