Dynavector DV-507 Mk II ?

Has anyone had the chance to audition/buy the Dynavector DV-507-II arm? The jointed arm design looks cool, how does it sound? $4K, worth it?

consttraveler04-30-2003 8:55pm

consttraveler OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 05-01-2003 at 01:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Zaikesman: The looks are what attracted me, but I have been working as an engineer for over 20 years and immediately saw some structural and dampening advantages to a jointed arm. The anti-skate is also interesting. Using a magnetic device "should" apply even pressure for the width of an LP, while the hanging weight found on most high-end arms is, at best, applying a smoothly changing ammount of pressure across the LP. TWL: What problems are created? I am considering this arm for use on a (future purchase) Teres with a wood plinth. Dave
consttraveler OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 05-01-2003 at 04:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete TWL: Thank you for your response, I appreciate your time. I had not thought of the VTA problem, with what amounts to an ultra short arm. I can see exactly what you are saying. Thank's again, Dave