Hello folks,
I never heard any Koetsu cart but my interest had been caught by the various reviews and friends reviews. They seem to have precisely the sonic signature I am looking for.
I was needing an other cart like a hole in my head as Dan says, being extremely happy with the carts I am using now ( EMT XSD 15 and SPU Ortofon Classic GM E MKII on the Verdier tt and the amazing Ortofon 2M Black on the TD124 ). But you all know that this hobby has nothing to do with logic.
So, after checking the compatibility with my heavy SME M2-12R arm, I ordered a Rosewood Signature cart. I was thinking of the Urushi Vermillion but its very low output of 0,2mV frightened me a bit. Do not want to use a SUT anymore. Want to keep the things simple. My Cyrus Phono Signature / PSXR2 is extremely clean and silent and its 70 dB gain setting may have been enough but I feel more comfortable with the 0,4mV of the Rosewood.
Please share here your experiences and feelings about the Koetsu carts. Thank you.