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ZYX cartridge looking for advises

I did my homework already, was trying to get an answer on many Audiogon forum places, but still few things to clarify. I know how busy you are, would appreciate for helping.

I am looking to buy Airy 3, low output, copper coil, with SB.
Would VPI Classic or Airy with JMW10.5i be sufficient to handle this cart properly (I read that JMW 9 is considered as underachiever for this)?
Would it be “mandatory” to get VTA on the fly, I know you are a big fan of adjusting VTA for each disk/play?

How to be sure that cart is brand new and the blue ZYX securing tape was never removed and reinstalled back/glued or so, how do the original blue secure tape ends are connected together, any kind of thermal press or so?

I would appreciate for your comments.
rokokono

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rokokono OP
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Syntax, Markd51,
Wow, that is the information makes me feel comfortable buying, installing Airy 3!
Thanks a lot.
rokokono OP
17 posts
 
The Platter, does it really has to be Aluminum or Acrylic would also serve OK and dump vibrations very well?
Any real life comaprison, sharing your own experience?
rokokono OP
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How to be sure that ZYX was never removed from the box.

Is the blue tape with ZYX logo wrapping/holding the cart should be also all around the way on the back of the carrier plate, covering mounting screws without the gap (like a tape loop) indicating that the blue tape was never removed? Or it has two ends (on the back side), where one is longer forming loose piece for easy removal?
rokokono OP
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Rockitman, thanks for your advice, I will be looking for VPI with 10.5 VTA on the fly adjustments, it will be either Classic or Airy.

Before buying a ZYX cart I want to understand how it is originaly from the factory packed/sealed in the box.
Is the blue tape/ribbon wrapping arround the cart and metal carrrier plate can bE broken and has an open ends on the back (never sen pictures showing the back side view) or it should be a contiunes tape/ribbon indicationg that the cart was never removed from the holder.
rokokono OP
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Markd51, thanks for your excellent feedback, that was the information I was looking for.
rokokono OP
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Don_c55, thank you for your detailed instructions, they will be very helpfull since I never thought about having a cartridre requiring so refined fine tune adjustments, and looking for a tonearm allowing those adjustments.

Finally I got my Airy 3-X-SB. It really looks impressive.
Now I need to focus on getting the right turntable.
rokokono OP
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Davems, thanks for sharing your experience.
I am settled already on Airy 3 X-SB.
The last thing I need to decide - is it VPI Classic or Airy will be my ZYX cart "carrier"?
rokokono OP
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Thanks to all of you for your comments.
Yes, Mehran has ZYX back and I will buy Airy 3 from him.

The last few big question to clear up are the TNT selection.

Would it be really needed to have "VTA on the fly" adjusting capabilities on VPI turntable with 10.5?
I read that some audiophiles adjust VTA for each LP.

Would Acrylic platter be OK on VPI tables or an Aluminum would be desirable option?

I just want to spend my funds (dedicated to plunge in to vinyl world) wisely.
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