Airy 3SB

About the Airy 3SB

The ZYX Airy 3SB is a moving coil (dynamic) phono cartridge from ZYX's Airy series, known for its exceptional musicality and detailed sound reproduction. It features a silver base (SB) that increases the cartridge mass from 5 grams to approximately 9 grams, which improves tracking and sound quality. The cartridge uses silver wire coils, contributing to a warmer sound signature, and is praised for its strong, powerful, and highly detailed bass, superb midrange resolution, and faultless high-frequency extension. It offers a natural, open soundstage with excellent stereo imaging and timing, making it suitable for a wide range of music genres. The Airy 3SB requires a quiet, high-gain phono stage to fully realize its potential and benefits from careful setup, including tracking force and anti-skate adjustments. It is compatible with tonearms that can handle its increased mass and is recommended for serious audiophiles seeking a high level of accuracy and musical enjoyment.