ZYX R1000 sigma 2, and ZYX diamond cartridges ….. worth $14,000 to $16,000?

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we have decided to post relevant information on ZYX sigma 2 and ZYX diamond for the sake of comprehensiveness and to help the audiophile community make a more informed decision in their search for the best phono cartridges available, at a reasonable value. please click on each link for further info and as always rely on ZYX CHATS as your best source of information if you are considering a ZYX cartridge or simply look at ZYX products page to review all ZYX products at once.

ZYX diamond 2009 retail prices in north america are about $14,900 to $16,000 depending on the coil. in japan about $8,750 regardless of coil.

ZYX sigma 2 north american retail prices during 2009 are from $14,000 to $14,900 depending on the coil.

i am only familiar with ZYX R1000 sigma which was based on ZYX R1000 airy (not airy 2 or airy 3). nakatsuka san himself had told me that ZYX airy was a better cartridge than zyx sigma. as a result, i did not import the product when i represented the line. i assume ZYX sigma 2 is now based on ZYX airy 3 (not sure) and if so, it is a better cartridge than ZYX R1000 sigma. is it better than ZYX R1000 airy 3? i do not know but if we apply the same comparison as in the case of ZYX airy and ZYX sigma, then that begs the question again.

so are ZYX diamond and ZYX sigma 2 cartridges worth the asking price in north america and a few other countries? well, if you are planning to buy either one of these ZYX phono cartridges, instead of my advice you need an honest session with your shrink. if they can be of no help, then why not take the much needed, long awaited vacation and fly to tokyo? stay in a really nice hotel, have some delicious sushi, and buy either a ZYX diamond or a ZYX sigma 2 cartridge at full retail price (the generous champ you are), and come back home with more cash in your pocket. better yet, buy both ZYX sigma 2 and ZYX diamond, come back to america, and see if you can sell either at some profit.