Seeking feedback on Kiseki Blue NS and PurpleHeart NS carts...

[cmalak]

Hi folks...I was just reading up on the New Style (or New Stock I guess) Kiseki carts (Blue and PurpleHeart) and was wondering if anyone owns or has heard extensively either cart. Would appreciate any and all feedback.

 

[cmalak]

I guess no owners of the Kiseki carts....

 

[A/V Solutions]

Its a fantastic cartridge.....crossed between a Lyra and koestu

 

[cmalak]

Jeff...thx. Do you also carry the Blue? I am assuming they have similar tonal characteristics?

 

[A/V Solutions]

Yes they have similar tonal characteristics.....

 

[cmalak]

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[4N6]

The Purpleheart is the cartridge I will replace my Lyra Skala with once needed. From what I have read, it seems to be the perfect cartridge for my listening tastes.

 

[Legrace]

Recently replaced a Dynavector 17D3 with a reissue Purple Heart NS. I have always enjoyed the Karat sound going back many years to my very first one, back when the cantilevers were Ruby based vs diamond. Still an excellent choice in its price bracket. But the scepter has been passed!

On first hearing the Purple Heart it was like a smorgasbord for the ears. One of the first things the struck me is the channel separation, have never heard left and right channels so clearly delineated. Had me double checking the spec sheet, 35 db aha! The highs go on and on, could be to the point of being fatiguing for some, in which case I say go get yourself a MM! The high end performance makes it great for rock, cymbals crash like I've never heard before. Next I took out my personal litmus test, dame (IMHO) Linda Rondstat. Her range humbles my other cartridges, even the stalwart 17D3 would start to lose its grip at her highest octaves. The Purple Heart never broke a sweat. Next up Maria Callas!

The beginnings of a new long term relationship!