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In the Thread: The mystery of Koetsu Onyx Cartridges.

Post Subject: Koetsu theoriesPosted by mem916 on: 10/15/2011

I have a different theory about Koetsu. I think they did make a name for themselves with the Rosewood like you say, but and then kept fiddling and experimenting with different materials. The lacquer coating on the Urushi, for example, then the platinum magnets. And then they decided to play with stone bodies. I think they started with Onyx and then moved on to other stones. Some were hits (like the Coral and the Jade, and I suspect the platinum magnets), others were disasters. It would be interesting to hear them all, of course. But the thought of all that cartridge setup and meticulous serious listening gives me the shudders.

Mark

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