Hadcock 228 vs. Nima vs. Kuzma Stogi S for Linn


I have a 25 year old Linn LP12 with the original Basik LV-X arm and would like to upgrade the arm. I'm considering the Hadcock 228, Roksan Nima, Kuzma Stogi S, and Origin Live Silver but have heard none of these. Which might provide the best results with a Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood cartridge? Any advice?
hkaye

Showing 1 response by palasr

They're all nice arms and would work on the Linn (I think the Hadcock would be the most difficult to get right, and the OL Silver the poorest match from an effective mass standpoint), but why not an Ekos, or even a used Ittok? Either would be a synergistic match and clear upgrade from the Basik. When I owned my Linn I used the Ittok LVIII with the Clearaudio Virtuoso (non-wood) to great effect.

-Richard