Hi AB!

You'll have to wait for the Haniwa review :) But totally different beasts. As HP once said, if all cartridges are supposed to recreate the original recording, how come they all sound so different?

Haven't tried the King/Cello as a phono section and know Charlie is ticked haven't. But have 4 phono sections in house right now and no time to try a fifth.

myles_b_astor July 31, 2011 17:07

Hi Lloyd,

Transparent, MIT and KS all have different strengths and weaknesses. KS has a great midrange, spatiality and body; MIT, neutrality, low end clarity and spatial resolution; Transparent, a little darker, not quite as dynamic but great low end and smooth. Could easily live with either because they all meet the criteria that every record and cut on a record sounds different eg. music sounds like it was recorded, not caramel coated :)

myles_b_astor July 31, 2011 17:05

Myles , love your writing style for positive feedback . How is Haniwa compare to zyx omega gold? U mentioned that king cello works as phono as well. How is it's performance as phono?

audioblazer July 31, 2011 13:57

Nice system!!! Hi Myles. Do you have a preference for cables with your CJ Equipment?

lloydelee21 July 31, 2011 10:48

Long time reviewer for many mags, now writing for PFO.

myles_b_astor July 30, 2011 22:03