The LDR has a cantilever, it is just oriented in a different direction. The problem is that the groove must now lift the entire mass of the assembly and not just the effective mass. Thus, tracking and record wear suffer. There is a reason nobody else makes a cartridge like this. Only the British could come up with a design like this. The Tzar I have never seen of heard so no comment there.
LONDON Decca, Tzar DST and similar cartridges
I have always been curious about these phono cartridges and the Stereophile review of the Tzar DST has heightened my interest. When I read about the peculiarities of these cartridges, I am put off from trying them. Can anyone offer persuasive reasons to try them and also provide real practical advice on how to make them work reliably? Tonearm suggestions? Phono preamp suggestions? Damping recommendations? How badly do they grind out record grooves? Any other words of advice? Thanks.