Kuzma tables/arms?


Here’s a line that while around a long time, seems to fly under the radar. I think it’s fair to say that their tables haven’t caught on the US. Their tonearms however, seem to get plenty of attention. I’m considering the Stabi S (PIPE BOMB) table, and a Kuzma arm. The latter either the normally partnered Stogi, or perhaps their 12" arm, simply called the 12" VTA. I have no specific question…. Just looking for any thoughts or experience with these products. I would run an EMT Tsd-15, or the new Tsd-75.


fjn04

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Thanks to all so far. If I get the Pipe Bomb, it would sit on a Lignolab from Germany. It's a suspended rack, wood but NOT solid wood. It uses 4 lawnmower wheel looking things for feet, that sit in some type of oil bath. If I have to add something like a Symposium, I will. At least their priced fairly sane. Peter Breuningner reviewed the 4 point arm on A/V showroom, and called it the most neutral arm he has heard. While I wouldn't go that far up the line, I'm sure there's a family sound. Funny Pryso, I have the WT Amadeus GTA. My plan is to keep it, and have an alternative cartridge setup. I have no complaints about my GTA. While not the last word in deep bass, very engaging, and analog sounding. My guess is the Kuzma arm will do some things the low mass WT arm isn't quite capable of. Especially the 12" VTA. Very cool that this will be an option.  

Yes- barbapapa brings up a good point. I'm also looking for more of an organic sound. I've only heard the Kuzma 12" VTA, but it was on a Dr. Feickert table. I found it very laid back, actually a bit thick sounding. Perhaps a setup issue. A/V Showrooms says the 4-Point was the most neutral arm he has heard. Just one opinion of course, and that specifically on the 4- point.
Energetic, yet immersive sound that allows emotional connection to the music. Touches the Heart, as much or more, than the brain.
Will also ad....  the body of the note and decay must be fully represented, along with leading edge. Don't want any of this skeleton like, leading edge emphasis with no body. Just even handed, fully realized notes.
Please help this indecisive guy make a final decision. All I'm sure about is I'm going Black on the Stabi S. Here are the things I have to decide on. I can go for the 12" version of the table, which of course would allow me to chose any 12" arm in the future. This would include the Kuzma 12" standard (Non-VTA version) tonearm. As many know, the 12" (VTA version) can be mounted on a standard size table. So I could also do the standard non 12"version of the table, and with this, do the 12" VTA. Did you get all that (-: