Thinking of getting one for my cart.. the old tip is basically done. I wish to potentially use it as a alternative cart to my Denon 110 on my one Technics MK5 and my upcoming Dynavector 10x5 mkii on my other Technics GR. Anyone know what the sound is comparable to and if it will be not too bad to install or maintain ? I thought I read somewhere it was close to a V15mxr type 5 But can’t remember , thanks peeps JICO NEOSAS/R REPLACEMENT SHURE N97XE STYLUS Mike
Have not tried one,but run a V15 mk3 And the M97XE. But there was a thread a while back The general consensus was that as good as the stock stylus is ( and very good it indeed is) when it comes up to replacement the Jico SAS turns it into a killer cartridge . The V15 mk3 with Jico was better, but I have learnt to judge for myself on these matters I did fit a standard Jico stylus on my V15 Mk3 and it was excellent. No sibilance, it was sweet tone wise. So I intend to go the SAS route when my current stylus is due for renewal. The M95 XE is a fine cartridge.
I have the Jico stylus on a m97xe and it is fantastic. I like it much better than my 2M black. I am going to say that it is the best MM that I have heard.
This is the that I am referring to. Jico SAS upgrade for Shure N97xE stylus - For US, Canada & Americas only
Ugh looks they like no longer have it unless I can get it somewhere else or the one they do have in stock the one I posted above is it comparable ? thanks much
I did not know that the old SAS is not available any more. I purchased mine a year ago. It looks like now the Neo SAS is the alternative. It will definitely be comparable and I am sure that it will be a nice upgrade from the stock N97xE but unfortunately I have no experience with it so I cannot really tell. The ruby cantilever is certainly a nice feature, my Ortofon Cadenza Blue has a ruby cantilever and it sounds great. I would go for it. I have a lot of respect for Jico.
I had received a Shure M95He with a turntable that was given to me. It sat in a drawer for a couple of years. One day I discovered the Jico SAS M95HE stylus and bought 2 of them. This tag team is now in my Empire 598 turntable. It is without a doubt, the best cartridge/stylus this table has ever been paired with. Dynamic, fast and detailed. No hint of IGD.
I like the LP gear Vivid line upgrade for my Shure M97XE. I think it's a significant upgrade over the standard elliptical that came with the cartridge. No opinion on the SAS for the M97XE as I've never heard one but I do own a Jico SAS for my M91ED and its a fine stylus but a bit more expensive than the Vivid line stylus.
I have a Shure V15V-MR, as well as a ShureV15V-MR/SAS. I cannot distinguish one from the other in any manner that divergence could be discerned. I also have a stock M97xE and it pretty much is on par to the V15V's. This makes me think an M97xE/SAS would deliver all that's in the groove to get. I would suggest buying direct from JICO. Last time I looked they had restocked the Boron coated SAS for the V15V and the M97xE. Now here's a sidebar. I just purchased an A-T VM540ML for grins and giggles and I got grins and giggles in spades, a complete cart for only $250, which also sounds on par to my V15V's, black as coal backgrounds and low volume detail galore.
I had a Vivid line and it was pretty darn good, not as good as the SAS, but what you don't know won't hurt your pocket book. M~
I bought a V15IV with known broken cantilever, and bought a Jico to resurrect it. Just the standard one, not one of the fancy SAS etc versions. Stunning replica, right down to the damped hinge and carbon fiber brush. Shows what killer cartridges the V15 range actually were.
Still considering the JICO NEOSAS/R REPLACEMENT SHURE N97XE STYLUS for my M97xe just purchased a SL1200G to go with my Yammie AS2200 with MM and MC settings . Klipsch RB5 pair I wonder if the Shure /SAS combo would be a good enough for the SL1200G. I suspect it might
I run a V15V-MR, as well as a V15V/Boron SAS on my SL-1210GR. They're awesome; but, I get virtually identical results with the A-T VM540ML. It was only $250.
I am thinking about the AT760SLC and I suppose the AT VM 540ML too. Just worried about the brightness of the AT carts. I remember the AT440mla was unbearable for me. I would imagine the Shure SAS will be a little bit bright too but not like the AT and the M97xe will retain the Shure sound as well. Maybe the newer ATs aren’t as bright I don’t think.
Agreed, it's the same in my system so far. I'm tweaking some things so it may change in the future. It's a really great sounding cost effective cartridge. M~
Just make sure that the total capacitance in your system in not above 2oopf, if memory serves me right. Actually, you may not even hear the difference if it is. I'll need to verify that though. M~
Ya Yamaha AS2200 is quoted at 100pf. Not sure what the Technics SL1200G imparts and the Technics supplied RCA cables.
Go for it. You can google it or someone will be along to point out your mistake for buying it. lol M~
There is one on Amazon for 140 by LPTunes JICO 192-N97XE and another one for 345 from LPTunes And JICO Replacement Stylus For Shure M97XE Cartridge For 109.00 I don’t know if these are all the same or what. Lol
I used a Jico boron SAS several years ago in one of my V-15 III carts. Really digs out the detail in the music from the groove. I ended up liking the Jico hyper elliptical better though.
