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When I review analogue components, I always like to ‘max’ out the arm with the best cartridge (while not being stupid about it – no Clearaudio Insider on a Rega!). I was lucky to have a Koetsu Rosewood Signature on hand. It was used for the bulk of the listening period (the Radius 5 had an extensive stay courtesy of Roksan's Canadian distributor). When this well-worn cartridge was added to the mix, the sound was elevated significantly. Bass was deeper and much richer (but not bloated), midrange was cleared up, soundstage was very deep and wide, imaging was significantly improved, and the vocal and instrumental timbres promoted into a different league. Flutes were harmonically rich, strings had sheen, percussion shimmered rather than jarred, pianos had weight and solid hammer attacks, and chords were blended beautifully. As such, the midpriced Roksan was in no way embarrassed by expensive add ons.

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I've been thinking about "going analogue" with a turntable and seeing something like this just pushes me further toward it. Going the analogue route can get quite expensive these days, and so it is good to see a top quality design come out with a reasonable price.

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That looks sweet, a few steps beyond my SL-1200's and Shure M44 cartridge, I bet it sounds great, it looks like it would.