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Schroeder model 2 or Morch DP6?

Has anyone out there listened to both of these tonearms? Or even better, have you listened to them in the same system? Dougdeacon, if you are out there, I am betting you have heard them both in your "shootout". I am interested in the sonic differences in the 2 arms. I know the Schroeder 2 sells for about $2200-$2300 new, but how much does the DP6 sell for new?
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salectric
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Rwd, I can't speak for the NY area, but there's a dealer in the Wash DC suburbs who can let you see and hear the Moerch DP-6. Deja Vu Audio has had a 12" DP-6 set up on a Platine Verdier for several years. The store also has a lot of experience in selling and setting up vinyl gear. I have no connection to Deja Vu other than being a satisfied customer.

I am using a DP-6 with 12" Red wand, and I also have a VPI JMW 10 that I can set up on the same table. Both arms sound very good but they have different characters. The VPI (a fairly early version) has a rich warm sound, the Moerch is somewhat lighter and more nimble. The Moerch is to my ears more neutral. Both have excellent detail and dynamics.

Dave
salectric
768 posts
 
Rwd, I don't want to leave you with the wrong impression. I didn't say there aren't major differences between the VPI and Moerch---there are. But they are both good sounding tonearms.

BTW I notice that you are using a Benz M0.9. I am using a Benz L2 in the Moerch presently, and I have had a Glider M2 and Denon 103R in both the VPI and Moerch during the last year or so. The Benz carts work very well in both arms.

Dave
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