that thing is going to open a wormhole on your porch......
lol
For what is cost, It better open up a wormhole.
The rain stopped from the hurricane, but the wind is still really strong. I better wait until the wind dies down before going out there and trying it out. I don't want to create some sort of a time/space vortex, plus have to deal with all this wind.
Title: Re: Zyx Omega-G for $2650?
Post by: KenB on August 28, 2011, 09:01:06 PM
That damn thing sounds good! It shows unreal clarity and depth and it's hardly been played yet. I can't wait to hear it after it has been broken in.
Title: Re: Zyx Omega-G for $2650?
Post by: BSD2000 on August 28, 2011, 11:39:23 PM
It's alive - and it sounds amazing! I Absolutely love it!
P.S. If you're using Audacity, you can save your recordings in FLAC format. Try that and see the difference between FLAC and mp3. :)
Title: Re: Zyx Omega-G for $2650?
Post by: BSD2000 on August 30, 2011, 03:38:09 AM
Here's a few more quick samples of the Omega G:
Les Brown - 'Tickle Toe' Direct-to-Disc recording.
Jazz at the Pawnshop - 'Take Five' Audiosource pressing.
Spectrum - 'Splat' This is a special numbered edition, direct-to-disc pressing.
There's about 2 hours on the cartridge so far and it's getting better and better. As good as the Rega P25 is, I'm tempted to try the Omega on the Scoutmaster. I had a lot of offers, but no serious buyers yet. It's all packed up, but it wouldn't be to hard to unpack it and set it back up. :)
Since this is a heavier cartridge, it might be a better match for the Scoutmaster unipivot tonearm.
So far, what I hear confirms what i was expecting; finer detail, extended bass and highs with clarity and smoothness from the gold coils. I used a Bearwald alignment using the Feichert protractor. Tracking force was roughly 1.99g.
Title: Re: Zyx Omega-G for $2650?
Post by: migkiller1971 on September 02, 2011, 09:12:52 AM
Damn dude!! I bet it sounds great live..I'm surprised you still have the orginal headshell leads.
Title: Re: Zyx Omega-G for $2650?
Post by: KenB on September 05, 2011, 11:06:21 AM
8) All the samples sound fantastic! 1-Ellington - Take the A-Train the trumpet comes out with full bite and edge. 2-Klughs' guitar on Jolanta sounds absolutely live. 3-Fleetwood Macs' Landslide earns full arm and leg hair! 4-The vibes on Les Browns Tickle Toe sound so clear and full. 5-The sax in Jazz at the Pawnshops Take 5 sounds clear and full of reed rasp the way it should sound.
And last but not least, my surprising favorite of the group, 6-Spectrum - Splat It just sounds overall amazing. The layering of the recording is very obvious but not in a bad way. All the instruments are very clear, distinct and punchy. All of them holding their place in the piece very nicely. From the sounds you recorded and posted I'd say the new setup rates at least 10 thumbs up!
Title: Re: Zyx Omega-G for $2650?
Post by: BSD2000 on September 05, 2011, 12:28:52 PM