I have not heard the Schroeder 2, but I was so intrigued by the design that I built myself a version based on the Reference. While I have neither the experience nor the tools to build one to the precision and fit & finish of Mr. Schroeder's (they truly are a work of art) I can say that sonically it is absolutely fantastic. The sound is smooth and open (but never aggressive) and overall it is very natural, detailed and rich. Everything analog should be! Given what I hear from mine (and based on the universally positive reviews I've read) I can only imagine that #2 could only sound superb...
Schroeder Model - 2
I have been reading a lot about Schroeder tonearms. I'd like to know if anyone is using the Model-2, preferably with a SOTA TT (I have a Nova with a Benz M2 wood body MC cartridge). What arm wand material are you using - carbon fiber or pertinax? Why?
My budget is about $2000 and I'm also considering a Graham 2.2 (a dealer friend is offering me his mint used one for $2000). I have read may posts here about the comparisons between Graham and Shroeder in general, but would like to know some thoughts on these two specific tonearms in comparison to one another if anyone has direct experience with them.
Thanks
My budget is about $2000 and I'm also considering a Graham 2.2 (a dealer friend is offering me his mint used one for $2000). I have read may posts here about the comparisons between Graham and Shroeder in general, but would like to know some thoughts on these two specific tonearms in comparison to one another if anyone has direct experience with them.
Thanks