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
- Faster transients
- More authority/weight
- Better PRAT
- Cleaner bass line
- Louder
- Harsh Midrange tamed / Smoother
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.
