Strain gauge vs Zyx 4D/Atmos

Thanks for the explanation. In summary you are saying that the SS does not conform to RIAA and because of that it sounds different not necessary better. Am I correct ?

That's all I need know, I think I will stick with the Whest and have fun using it with different cartridges.

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I am trying to not add any more fuel to the topic, but would like to ask Peter this question. Has any customer that Could afford the Strain Gauge go for the Sussuro/Paua instead? Or is the Sussuro short in performance against the Strain Guage?

A good phono Stage(say 3 to 5k) + the Sussuro is well above the basic Strain Guage package.

Sorry about all the questions, but i cant seem to find any direct comparisons between your Susurro range and Straingauge.

Yesterday i finally heard a Straingauge on one turntable and a Lyra Kleos going through a RCM phono on another. Both sounded great to me ears, with the prize going to the Lyra/Kleos Combo. Mind you the Kleos was mounted on a Kuzma 4point and a Stabi XL turntable and the Straingauge was on a Kuzma Stogi Reference arm and Kuzma Reference Turntable. So really we were not really comparing apples with apples.

Thanks for your offer emailist, but I live in the land of oz!! I have got2 friends that has ordered the SG, so I will be able to get a better audition once they get it. They have ordered it without the ghastly blue LEDs! I always thought the LEDs was part of the design!