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[2BTubey]

Sorry for the double post it was very very late last night ad I thought I blew the first post!!!!!

[soundslikemusic]

Originally Posted by 2BTubey

Mark the Uriushi is more extended top and bottom, bass is much tighter, it is much more dynamic, has greater inner detail/transparency and still retains the Koetsu sound. I still have my old rosewood as a back up but in reality I don't want to listen to it again after the Urushi. With the Quads and the 275's The Rosewood might be to much of a good thing where the Urushi would seem to be a very good match sonically, I don't know how it will work with your arm, sorry

I'm also thinking of Urushi down the line. I have auditioned the Black & the Rosewood Standard and preferred the Std so I bought it.
Is the Urushi just as warm as the rosewood ?
I find the rosewood just right in my system now but i'm skeptical if going to the Urushi would make the presentation of my system lighter which I don't want.

[Tonepub]

Originally Posted by 2BTubey

Mark the Uriushi is more extended top and bottom, bass is much tighter, it is much more dynamic, has greater inner detail/transparency and still retains the Koetsu sound. I still have my old rosewood as a back up but in reality I don't want to listen to it again after the Urushi. With the Quads and the 275's The Rosewood might be to much of a good thing where the Urushi would seem to be a very good match sonically, I don't know how it will work with your arm, sorry

I've been using a Dynavector XV-1s, Skala, Shelter Harmony and a Clearaudio DaVinci, the Uriushi has been an absolute slice of heaven. Using it currently with an Oracle Delphi V, SME iV.Vi and the ARC REF PHONO 2.

Couldn't be happier!

[f1 fan]

I love this thread

Dave

[2BTubey]

Soundslikemusic the Urushi isn't as "robust" so your worries may be well founded.
If your happy why look for problems?!! Enjoy!!!

[turntable]

What colour Urushi gents ? I believe some are different sounding

[Tonepub]

I'm using the Blue. I'd say just a touch warm but that was exactly what I wanted.

[soundslikemusic]

Originally Posted by 2BTubey

Soundslikemusic the Urushi isn't as "robust" so your worries may be well founded.
If your happy why look for problems?!! Enjoy!!!

That's true.
Based on my hunch, and perhaps you guys can confirm. Is the Koetsu Black the warmest, fullest sounding of all the Koetsu line-up ?

[Tonepub]

The black is the warmest and least resolving of the lineup. I don't think the black sounds all that much different than a $500 Grado. I wouldn't buy into Koetsu unless you are at least going for a Urushi or a Rosewood Sig Platinum. I've played with most of the line at one time or another and those three are really the sweet spot in the line, offering some resolution along with the warmth/body/etc. without costing five figures.

[soundslikemusic]

i currently have the std rosewood and very pleased with it.
Someday might upgrade to the Urushi but for now, its pure musical bliss with the rosewood.