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Has anyone had experience with the Schroeder Arm

In a high res setup has anyone been able to compare this arm to the top pivoting competition.I think that the fact that the pivot is magnetic as opposedto a bearing like a unipivot(needing damping) should on paper be less resonant and maybe sound better.I currently own,and,am happy with a Graham 2.2,but the idea of a true frictionless bearing (all bearings have some degree of friction)really could make a real difference in a good setup.I'm not interested at the moment in straight line trackers with air bearings (although I love some of them)due to the hassle of external pumps and tubing runs.
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teres
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Raul,
I was with Cello and Doug when we compared the Schroder and completely agree with what Doug said. Yup, all of us that were there could be full of it. But how could you possibly know? You were not there. You have no idea of what we did or did not hear.
Chris
teres
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Ebm,

Like Thom I find your statement of questionable value. Along with lacking in useful detail it also goes against the informed opinions of many others on this list. I have owned and spent considerable time with both the 2.2 and the Schroder Reference in my own system. In addition have heard the 2.2 and the Reference in well controlled comparisons. The universal response by myself and every person present at either comparison strongly favored the Reference. So sweeping statements like "BLEW IT AWAY" without any supporting details do not have a lot of credibility.

I acknowledge that given your tastes and system context that the Graham may be preferred. But given the experience of myself and many others it seems more likely that the conditions surrounding your comparison were flawed. Please favor us with some details.
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