'Super Analog Stylus', JICO's version of the MicroRidge™ species within the line contact genera of the diamond stylus family (patented by (Adamant) Namiki Precision Jewel Co., Ltd. of Japan in 1983).
Hi Craig, many thanks for these diagrams.
I must admit this 'upward of an elliptical' thing, is a whole new arena for me. And rather complicated too ( the diagrams are interesting, & see the shape style especially the weird side profile.. but images still mean little to me).
I do in fact find a SAS stylus, for my 201. One place only, at "SN Vinyl" (seems odd just one source for these). £250 as opposed to £90 for another elliptical. Hmm.. could I stretch? Would it be a good +£160 spent? I wonder.
To complicate things further for me, there are 4 types of SAS. I mean jeepers.. how you guys keep up with this complexity I've no idea. Differing cantilever material it seems: from the SN website..
Standard
Elliptical Nude ( SHELTER201-E )
Superior
Hyper Elliptical Bonded ( )
Shibata Line Contact Nude ( )
Ultimate SAS Super Analogue Stylus Microridge Line Contact
SAS/B Nude on Boron ( SHELTER201-SASB)
[Then other SAS types, but absurdly expensive]
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I can safely say anything above the Boron SAS (ruby? sapphire? Zirconia?? I've no comprehension what any of this means).. is far out of my £ means. So, this SASB is interesting. Could you enlighten me a bit about the difference between my Standard Nude Eliptical.. & this? Grateful if so.
Capt.