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Give the Oracle an 'arm...

It's difficult to find a dealer that has analog equipment on display, so I'd like to ask the enlightened. Of the following three 'arms, which would work best: Graham 2.0, Kuzma Stogi or Wilson-Benesch Act 2.0. Does anyone have cartridge recommendations? I'm also using an EAR 834P, Bryston 3B-ST, Totme Model 1 Sig and Cardas Neutral Ref. and Cross Bi-Wire.
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khrys
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I have had several Oracle tables with various arms, now using MkV with Wheaton Triplanar V, one of my favorite combinations. Of the arms you mention, I'd go with the Wilson-Benesch Act 2.0. Sounds great, looks even better. Putting a Graham on an Oracle is missing the point of both.
khrys
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Sgh, IMO the Graham does indeed "neutralize" the Oracle somewhat and you may like that. My Oracle/Triplanar is certainly not the most accurate but I really like the way it sounds. I have tended to put more accurate cartridges in the arm but I'm sure you could get a nice synergy between a more romantic cartridge like a Koetsu with the Graham on the Oracle. I have not been entirely satisfied with the armboard for the Oracle and the Graham.
khrys
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Doug, I like your set-up very much. After much experience and heartache I can attest the Oracle's superiority save the Walker, Forsell and Rockport. Unless you have an extra $50k to invest, buy the Oracle's Turbo power supply. It produces an uncompromising midrange with literally perfect tonal accuracy. Don't be deceived by the hype.
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