Happy New Year to Me, from OL to Triplanar
OK, I have the Triplanar Vll set up. My TT was already setup for the TP but I didn't like the way it looked on the TT while at rest. So instead of using TP's Pivot to spindle jig, I decided to set it up using the actual measurements from Pivot to spindle. It looked just right to me. The arm ran parallel to the bottom plinth. I was happy with my progress. then I tried to set the null points only to find the arm would not go all the way to the end of the record. It was blocked by the VTA tower. OK, smart guy. Back to the jig. So that was a learning experience. But this is the 1st arm I have set up which had a VTA tower. But other than my own blunder, this was the easiest arm/cartridge setup I had ever done with a tonearm.
But how does it compare with the Origin Live Illustrious 3? Well, it should sound better, considering its twice the price. And it does sound better in every parameter.here are the notes I wrote early on
The better PRAT was the biggest surprise. I thought the OL might beat it out on that Though .I don't miss the OL, I have great respect for it in that it would hold up as well as it did when compared to such a well respected arm.
For those looking to point out the deficiencies of the TP arm and how another arm sounds better, I would just say this. There is always something better. I don't worry about what others have or if theirs is better than mine. My only concern is, "How does it sound to me?" So far it sounds great. Now if I do decide to step up from the TP, recommendations will be gladly accepted. That said, if you know of any tweaks which will help the TP, I welcome them too.
Thanks @millercarbon I had those written down somewhere but who knows where it is now. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention again. FWIW I got this arm used and it was just brought up to present specs last year. So yes, the MSRP on new was twice that of the OL used. But I got a good deal on it. I was waiting for an OL to come up on the used market. But there are not a whole lot of high end used arms for sale. I used to see them all the time but not anymore. |
From what little research I did before the purchase, I believe most people seem to Not use the damping fluid. I got it setup just before Christmas so I haven't done much adjustments other than setup the arm & cart. I understand when you say, "Have fun but don't drive yourself crazy" I'm reminded of a graphic equalizer I installed in my system back in the 80's. I found myself up to fine tune it far too often. I came to realize that I was working more than playing within the month and sold it. I may play with the VTA a little just to have the experience..But I don't expect to go OCD over it. The previous owner had the upgrades done. last Dec. I have a list of the upgrades and receipt but I cannot remember what all the upgrades were. FWIW, the mass is 7.9g for the Zyx The TT is mass loaded with lead and weighs about 100-110 lbs. Platter is 35lbs. The stand I built for the TT has a sandbox with a maple top plate which the TT sits on. |
