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High end turntables Why? 2 tonearms

Hello denziens of the analog lounge,

After looking at many high end statment turntables such as the antique Thorens reference to the latest word from Teres in direct drive the Certus 460. I am intrigued by this option. It reminds me of a cutting lathe more then a TT.

Would not the extra arm affect the reproduced nuances of the musical sound as much or more even then say a brass tone arm holder vs aluminum vs stainless steel vs wood to infinity and beyond?

Is this a way to have two approaches available when listening say to acoustic recordings and then a different point of view for classical or jazz with the other arm on the same platform ?

Would one have say two identical arms with different pickups or even two different arms with two different pickups.

Is there an advantage to two arms over two turntables other then the size of the foot print?

Your opinions would be appreciated. I am about to upgrade from my old but once state of the art JVC QL Y66F which while protecting my vinylhas always been "not as good" as the AR it replaced in 85. I love the Michell TT's as well as the Teres. I am not thinking about two tone arms, one Schroder will have to do.

This is just a way of introducing myself to the ladies and gentlemen of the forum.

yours truly
Joseph

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groovey OP
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Thanks Dewald,

What kind of table do you have and then which arms and why.

Does it not effect the playback having all the other arms on board. Are the arms hot or cold, plugged in or loose?

Groovey
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groovey OP
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John,

That sounds like a true case of Quadrophenia.

It is whether this has any sonic down side ie like having so many wires and four pre amps so close to one another-- even when they are off they are in a ready state I Think ?

Can this type of configeration (let's stick with a double set up)involve the risk of creating a leak of magnetic field resonance

Groovey

Listening to :

"Who Came First" Track Records Original American Decca Pressing
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groovey OP
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Dear Raul,

Thank you for your considered and thoughtful opinions. You have explained well your approach and ideas towards reaching new levels of oneness with the "sound" of your music. Your attention to the details that have been left unconsidered by others before open new possibilities to make it "real" or as you say "live".

So it is a seperate phono stage for each arm going into a preamp ? Do I understand correctly.? Is this something different then the approach of a pre-amp like the Manley Steelhead which I belive has two MC inputs and and one MM input all adjustable to match the cartridge. Or are you using two completely different phono staged preamplifiers.

Again Raul Thank you for taking the time away from your passion to share your wealth of experiences.

Listening to Wes Mongomery: Road Song A&M CTI SP-3012

Best Regards

Joseph

Groovey Records
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groovey OP
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Thanks for the dialogue - it has been of great interest and value to me.

So many options it will take a great amount of consideration before deciding which TT with what two arms. I like the Teres and I also like the Michell-two completly different aesthetics and that shouldn't be a consideration.

Raul said it is the Music that matters, I agree most definatly Yes?

Best wishes to all

Joseph

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