Decoupling cartridges from tone arms


Houdini-Cartridge De-Coupler

Has any one tried a product that’s like this before cause I do not know if it will actually work or benefit my set up 

Set up: SME Model 20/2, Tone arm is the Kuzma 4point9 used with the Dynavetore XV-1s  

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The Origin Live one is gushy enough to fine tune azimuth. Recommended.

I tried the Cartridgeman the last time this came up here.

Pushed my VTA to the limit. Uninstalled. I got better sound with a Soundsmith Wood Head shell.

I do like this idea and agree up to a point. My question has to do with those two screws that attach your cartridge to the headshell. Unless I missed something they would have to be isolated as well, or else vibration is transmitted right up those two screws and on they go. 

I use a Cartridgeman Isolator between my Zyx Universe and Dynavector DV507 MkII tonearm: wouldn’t want to miss it.

I use needle-nose pliers.

They work good when removing cartridge leads and I'm speaking from experience.

Try the one made by Origin Live. It is much cheaper., $35 I think. I haven’t tried it but its on my list. Does it work? I don’t know. But $35 is affordable and OL makes arms that punch way above their price point. And they are well thought out.

 

BTW @ebm 

Are you speaking from experience or speculation?

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