Jelco and Dynavector


Currently I own a VPI Scout (original model). In which I have a Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua mounted. However I feel this cart might benefit from a better turntable.

The turntable I have in mind comes without an arm. However tonearms puzzle me a bit. There are the sort of affordable tonearms like Jelco, which can be bought new for about €600. Then the next step are the exotic arms like SME, Reed, Graham etc. These start at €2000.

So would a Jelco 750D work well with the Dynavector?
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Showing 1 response by effischer

The TKR is a very high-end cartridge and would definitely benefit from installation in the best tonearm you can afford. I have an XX2 Mk II in a Graham Phantom Supreme and am continually impressed with the detail the combo reveals, even with material I know very well.

There are all kinds of calculators out there that can tell you about things like compliance, VTF and VTA / SRA compatibility, but I find all of that stuff largely superfluous. The biggest deal, by far IMO, is the ability to adjust VTA on-the-fly. Note that others often call this SRA adjustment, but you can't adjust one without adjusting the other and the arm manufacturers all call it VTA adjustment.

Regardless, the on-the-fly adjustment will allow you to bring out everything the TKR can offer. Since that is quite a lot indeed, you will be very well-served by going with an arm that has that ability. Good luck and happy listening!