New ZYX Premium cartridge line

Just noticed this thread. I hadn't heard about ZYX's new "Premium" line and can't say anything about it.

My own current cartridge is the ZYX UNIverse II, which handily outplays the original UNIverse in a number of areas (see the review beneath my signature). It's easily the best cartridge we've heard.

We demoed the original Omega (the model with the lapis lazuli ball on the front) when it first came out several years ago. It didn't compare with our original UNIverse and we weren't tempted to keep it.

Agree with the recommendations to check with Mehran at SORAsound. He's fair, honest and bends over backwards for his customers.

All ZYX carts do great soundstage, air, seperation, bass and speed. I am yet to hear one which has the midrange presence and palpability to match. I have seldom read or heard a ZYX owner talking about how good the mids are, just an indication!

Feel free to read my ZYX reviews/comments and learn differently. I've often described their reproduction of vocals as putting the singer(s) in the same room with the listener. That's "palpable" enough for me.