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Denon, Shelter arm choices

OK, kind of a broad question here. What arms will NOT work well with the Denon, Shelter, and maybe Koetsu (specifically RPS) line of cartridges? I am going to upgrade my arm, actually, add another one, on the next TT project. Since I heard about the two-armed Teres getting built, I want to do one for myself! I’m going to start the layout today.

I have the Denon now, 2ea 103r. I want to be able to do a head-to-head with my OL 250, and want to get rid of the RB300. That way I can start with the same cartridges, and go from there.

I just figured it might be easier to know what will not be a "synergistic" match to these cartridges, because they are the only ones that I can foresee being in my upgrade path.

Joe
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gundam91
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See the thread on Shelter 901/Graham. Apparently someone with that combination is experiencing a bloated bass.

I can vouch for Shelter 901/SME V. It's a great combo. Good extension on both ends, very detailed. On my system, I woudl describe it as on the analytical side of neutral. My friend just purchased a 901 with his SME 309. Apparently he's experiencing some anti-skate problems. I am going over tonight to help him figure out what the problem is.

FrankC
gundam91
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Jphii,

I went to my friend's place last week and ran his setup through my HFNR Test LP. To me, it was set up correctly, and sounded fine to both of us when we played a set of 3 randomly selected tracks from some of his LPs. Somehow he got this crazy idea that when you play a non-grooved side of an LP, the cartridge/arm should stay stationary if it is set up correctly. I posted the question on Audio Asylum last week. This is indeed incorrect. The correct test is if you set Antiskate to 0, and leave the cartridge on top of a STATIONARY non-grooved LP, the cartridge/arm should not move.

My friend recommended setting VTF at 1.95g. That's where I set mine as well.

FrankC
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