Immedia RPM 2 vs Clear Audio Emotion cmb

It's been some years since I last used the RPM 2 turntable and arm. At the time my impression was that the arm was a better performer than the Triplanar or Graham of the day (Graham 2.2), but was somewhat more demanding to set up. Based on what I have heard from the Emotion and Satisfy, I am confident that the Immedia can offer a higher level of performance.

OTOH, I fully agree that installing or replacing the belt on the RPM-2 is a PITB.

cheers, jonathan

When I first was offered the trade for the Immedia table I did not know much about it, I was in the hobby when the table first came out but ran only digital so it went under my radar. After some research it seems clear that this was a very highly praised table, so I think I will pay to have it
set up, wally from wally tractors is local so I will have him do it, so I can get the most from it. It does not come with a cart, and I think I will run with a Clearaudio cart to start with, cant wait to hear it.

I'm not sure what price range cartridge you're considering but the Lyra cartridges (made by Jcarr's company) are really very good and mate up well with the Immedia tonearm. I'm also been happy with Koetsu's in the arm.

Have fun.
---Gary

I can get a deal on the clear audio , I will go with a wood body maestro mm cart, I have heard this on other tables and it sounds great, lots of detail while still being warm and rich sounding, maybe when funds allow I will get a better cart than the Maestro, but I think it would be a good place to start.

I think when Allen Perkins designed and voiced the RPM table and arm, he probably used Lyra carts (he was / is the Lyra distributor). They work particularly well on that table / arm combo.

One point of caution. Make sure the platter is lifted slightly and supported before moving it around. IIRC, the bearing can be damaged.