I just installed the Groovetracer and concur 100% with Zoltarcat's findings. I installed this beautifully machines counterweight on my Zeta tonearm which fortunately has the same size end stub diameter as the Rega (.5 inch) for which the Groovetracer was designed. Beside improvements in frequency response extremes, the most significant improvement for me is sound space reproduction. By comparison, the stock Zeta sounded somewhat constricted and lacked depth. The Groovetracer has opened up a door into the music never experienced in my system. There is a bloom to the music that extends floor to ceiling, wall to wall without loss of focus or expanded images. Just the opposite, although the sound space has expanded to huge proportions, the actual images are incredibly tight and defined. I would strongly encourage any Rega, Zeta or other tonearm owners that have the ability to mount this counterweight give it a try, I don't believe you will be disapointed.
Review: Groovetracer Counterweight for Rega Turntable
Category: Analog
I am very happy to see the Groovetracer counterweight for sale on Audiogon. I have had the opportunity to own one of these for several months and I have been very happy with its' performance on my Rega turntables.
I know that there are many counterweights out there, to say nothing of the endless twaeks available. This one is very different. It actually works! I have tried and owned most every tweak available for a Rega table. God knows why, but I have to hear them. Some have worked well. Some were a waste of money. The Groovetracer is worth every bit of its' asking price and then some.
Up until now, the Kerry F2 weight had sounded the best in my system. There was lots of deep, tight bass. Treble was extended, without soounding etched and hard. The Groovetracer does all that, but then seems to take things to another level of refinement. There is the same weight to the bass as was evident with the F2, but now I hear the sound of the string being plucked/picked more clearly. Channel seperation seemed like it was more precise than I had heard before. Voices sounded more real. The biggest thrill for me was playing records that I thought had damage that could not be tracked and hearing them play perfectly. The Groovetracer just brought me closer to the music. I found myself just listening more and not worrying so much about what needed to be tweaked next!
If you already have a good aftermarket counterweight for your Regas, the Groovetracer will just be better than what you have. If you have ever thought about an aftermarket weight, try this one first.
Associated gear
Counterweight amplification, JPS cables, Apogee speakers.
Similar products
Michell Technoweight, The Pebbles Weight, Kerry F-2 Titanium, Expressimo Heavyweight,etc.
I am very happy to see the Groovetracer counterweight for sale on Audiogon. I have had the opportunity to own one of these for several months and I have been very happy with its' performance on my Rega turntables.
I know that there are many counterweights out there, to say nothing of the endless twaeks available. This one is very different. It actually works! I have tried and owned most every tweak available for a Rega table. God knows why, but I have to hear them. Some have worked well. Some were a waste of money. The Groovetracer is worth every bit of its' asking price and then some.
Up until now, the Kerry F2 weight had sounded the best in my system. There was lots of deep, tight bass. Treble was extended, without soounding etched and hard. The Groovetracer does all that, but then seems to take things to another level of refinement. There is the same weight to the bass as was evident with the F2, but now I hear the sound of the string being plucked/picked more clearly. Channel seperation seemed like it was more precise than I had heard before. Voices sounded more real. The biggest thrill for me was playing records that I thought had damage that could not be tracked and hearing them play perfectly. The Groovetracer just brought me closer to the music. I found myself just listening more and not worrying so much about what needed to be tweaked next!
If you already have a good aftermarket counterweight for your Regas, the Groovetracer will just be better than what you have. If you have ever thought about an aftermarket weight, try this one first.
Associated gear
Counterweight amplification, JPS cables, Apogee speakers.
Similar products
Michell Technoweight, The Pebbles Weight, Kerry F-2 Titanium, Expressimo Heavyweight,etc.
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