Kuzma 4Point vs Airline - is it worth the upgrade?


l have owned a Kuzma 4Point arm for a few years now mounted on a Kuzma Stabi XL2. l have the opportunity to change to a Kuzma Airline and was hoping to hear from members who have heard both and whether they think the switch is worthwhile. There is not much l can find on the net comparing the two.

For a similar cost l could add two motors to my XL2 converting it to an XL4, could the upgrade there be more significant than the Airline vs. 4Point?

Interested to hear fellow 'Goners opinions.

Cheers,
Simon
mondie

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Appreciate the replys.

l am running a ZYX 4D on the 4Point and do not find it soft in Dynamics but then its really the only high quality arm l have ever owned. l will not have the opportunity to listen to the Airline on a comparable deck prior to purchase but you both are in agreeance that the Airline is the better bet.

Syntax, great feedback on the 2 motors vs. 4. The motors would have to be imported so again, the first time l will hear them in my system is when they are mine :) Seems like the Airline is a better bet.

Cheers,
Simon
Music is rock and alternative (whatever that is these days!)- nothing too heavy or out of the norm. Setup and compressor noise are two concerns, l am pretty limited on compressor placement due to house layout and construction. Setting it up in a cupboard in the listening room with a wooden box over it might be easiest.

The arm has to be perfectly level and that worries me a little, my rack is very heavy and on 4 spikes, a real mongrel of a thing to get level, l understand the Airline is very sensitive so that could be tricky.

If the 4P is considered soft then the Airline might be a very worthwhile upgrade.

Cheers,
mondie
Since Kuzma sells (or used to)rebraded ZYX carts l reckon my 4D is a pretty safe bet on an Airline.
Thanks for the feedback in this thread. l have committed to buying an Airline so will have all the answers in a week or so :)

Cheers,
mondie