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Zyx Universe Break In

Hello:

I recently took delivery of the much praised Zyx Universe cartridge. After installing on my Breuer tone arm, the listening begins. Although I've noticed alot of detail and good lower frequency response, the highs are somewhat sibilant and bright. I'm wondering if this is typical of this cartridge during the break-in period or do I need to adjust VTF or VTA? Additionally, what is the average time or album sides to tame this cartridge? It appears to have lots of potential, just sounding a bit unnatural at this point.
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audiotomb
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do vta on every record, it makes a difference

I'm breaking in a new zyx also (after a suspension problem) - 70 hours now and glorious
focused at 20 hours

buy the mint protractor - you will know that you are set up correctly and get great sonic benefits
when mine was off I could hear high freq shriller tone
pretty resolving right out of the box
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audiotomb
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break in the cartridge playing music
the zyx sounds pretty good right out of the box
less restrained later

again pay attention to vta and vtf
and set up

a mint protrator will get you that extra precision and reward you with beautiful sound
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