Latecomer to this post...
I own the Miyajima Madake and use it on an SME V arm. It replaced a Clearaudio Stradivari on which I broke the cantilever and then used as a trade in.
The Stradivari was a good high resolving cart but I never loved it. It could at times be a bit sharp. I borrowed a Koetsu Black from a friend and while that was all smooth I did, after an initial period of total infatuation, long for some treble extension.
With the Madake I get firm bass, good speed and detail resolution and smooth but extended treble. What more could I ask for?
My other favourite cartridge is the Cartridgeman MusicMaster, which is similar to the Madake in presentation but somewhat weaker in the bass and hence not as "muscular" in its presentation (the "budget" option).
I’m happy now, my quest for the perfect cartridge is over.
But then again, a London Decca for my Garrard 401 project could be fun...
I own the Miyajima Madake and use it on an SME V arm. It replaced a Clearaudio Stradivari on which I broke the cantilever and then used as a trade in.
The Stradivari was a good high resolving cart but I never loved it. It could at times be a bit sharp. I borrowed a Koetsu Black from a friend and while that was all smooth I did, after an initial period of total infatuation, long for some treble extension.
With the Madake I get firm bass, good speed and detail resolution and smooth but extended treble. What more could I ask for?
My other favourite cartridge is the Cartridgeman MusicMaster, which is similar to the Madake in presentation but somewhat weaker in the bass and hence not as "muscular" in its presentation (the "budget" option).
I’m happy now, my quest for the perfect cartridge is over.
But then again, a London Decca for my Garrard 401 project could be fun...