Any word on the Blue Angel "Mantis"?


Hi all! - I am trying a cartridge that raised the bar in my conception of analog reproduction, the "Mantis" is keeping me awake rediscovering my entire vinyl... but I have found not too much information on this South African jewel.

I will appreciate any word regarding this marvel and help me in my investment decision.

Thanking in advance.

Fernando
128x128flg2001
Chosenhandle,
hm, that 'smells' like some $$$ issue to me.
Again, if his stuff was moved at 5k then again going a ~ 2k also, maybe he is not interested in too much low profit business after all?

I'd be little surprised you'd get service for 5k...

I guess, he also has to pay the rent ---- and then he might be 'full up' with orders and good for him. Get a M20FL super for 150$ in the meantime and give the man a break to catch up with his orders :-)
Axel
Axel;

Thanks for your input. Other than the german ebay cartridge seller (forgot his name), do you have other sources for that cartridge?

I am going to email the mantis builder again in a few months and politely ask for some guidance as to when or if I can request a price quotation.
I figure he is probably just busy. I know he had quite a few on the go when I got mine about 6 months ago. I couldn't be happier with it so, Flg2001, enjoy, it's a great cart to own.

On another note, I came here to discuss the Mantis, not some other cart, please start your own thread.

DS
Davidsss,
y.s.:
>>> ...I came here to discuss the Mantis, not some other cart, please start your own thread. <<<

So you did, didn't you!
Thanks for sharing this detail, hey!

Now back to this strictly limited, and nothing other then Mantis subject:
Chosenhandle,
One of my dealers in Durban had one (nake-wood) in good condition not too long ago. So if you are interested I can give you his email of line.
Greetings,
PS: DS, now I hope I was not trespassing YOUR subject, my oh my.
Chosenhandle - I recall one dealer in the US who had at least one stock Mantis. I got to him thru Google but did not take the precaution to save his URL. I will try again and, if I found them, will post his info here.

Fernando