Larry, Doug mentions in his review of the ZYX cartridges that the Graham 2.2 might not be able to control the Airy3 as well as it does the Airy2. Is this what you mean by the "Airy3 was too edgy in my system"? Don't think Doug would mind if I quote him here:
"The Airy3 is more energetic. The maker says he redesigned the magnets to give the Airy3 more freedom without sacrificing any of the Airy2's neutrality. He succeeded. The Airy3 on our Tri-Planar let the music kick us in the chest and frighten those poor cats. Bass guitar and drums were as rockin as with any cartridge Ive heard...It was too much for the Graham 2.2, however. Despite all efforts at damping the sound was a bit edgy. As usual, its all about synergy. This experience suggests the Airy3 will be most rewarding on very stable arms like the Tri-Planar, Moerch DP-6 or perhaps a top SME."
Based only on what you guys are saying, and I respect your views, in my system which will soon include the Graham 2.2, the choice seems to be Airy2 or UNIVerse. This is if I want the extra punch and detail of the Airy3 without the edginess it might have on a Graham 2.2.
"The Airy3 is more energetic. The maker says he redesigned the magnets to give the Airy3 more freedom without sacrificing any of the Airy2's neutrality. He succeeded. The Airy3 on our Tri-Planar let the music kick us in the chest and frighten those poor cats. Bass guitar and drums were as rockin as with any cartridge Ive heard...It was too much for the Graham 2.2, however. Despite all efforts at damping the sound was a bit edgy. As usual, its all about synergy. This experience suggests the Airy3 will be most rewarding on very stable arms like the Tri-Planar, Moerch DP-6 or perhaps a top SME."
Based only on what you guys are saying, and I respect your views, in my system which will soon include the Graham 2.2, the choice seems to be Airy2 or UNIVerse. This is if I want the extra punch and detail of the Airy3 without the edginess it might have on a Graham 2.2.