Miyajima MADAKE experience


I've noticed that many (if not all) Kansui users tryin' to sell their Miyajima Kansui to upgrade to new released Madake of the higher price. I have zero experience with Kansui or Madake, but i have checked all the rave reviews (there are not so many btw) and spoken to several distributors in Eupore and USA. Seems like Kansui is great even with aluminum cantilever and shibata stylus. Everybody talking about organic sound and musicality of Miyajima top of the line cartridges.

BAMBOO CANTILEVER of the MADAKE is def. exotic solution along with Miyajima-san's CROSS COIL / CROSS RING method.

Appart from the distributors and reviewers it's always important to ask real users (who paid full price) about their Madake experience.

I wonder how this cartridge perform against top of the line modern hi-end cartridges such as ZYX, Benz, Dynavector ... you name it.

Anyone who didn't like it and why ?

chakster

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Those of you who have Miyajima cartridges, can you explain what the round metal tube (that comes with the cartridge) is used for.

I assume it must have something to do with installing the screws and bolt?
Also, if I install the screws with the bolts being "on top" of the head shell, do I need to worry about using a metal screwdriver because of the magnets?

Thanks.
Thank you for the feedback chakster.

Do you have a recommendation for a non-magnetic screwdriver? Seems like Miyajima uses phillips head screws.

I see "ceramic" tools (non sparking, non magnetic) on Amazon, but quite expensive.

Thank you.