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Schroeder vs. Triplanar VII Sonic Differences

All,

I have read a lot of threads regarding the "superiortiy" of these tonearms in the right combinations of tables and catridges. However, there doesn't seem to be a lot said about the soncic characteristics of each brand and the differences between them. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts about their strengths and weaknesses, sonci characteristics, applicability to various types of music (rock, pop, classical, large scale, small scale, etc).

Will a Schroeder deliver dynamics, punch, bass suited to Rock music? Will a Triplanar deliver natural, timbral accuracy? Are both these arms suited to the same music?

Thanks in advance,

Andrew
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dgad
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I have a photo of a new Schroder Reference SQ but I don't know how to upload it. It is gorgeous. You must see it to believe it. I know it will be displayed on the TW Acustic Raven at a show, but I am not sure which show. It comes with Nordost, internal silver wiring. He will be using a Tron Seven phono stage and Dynavector XV-1s.
dgad
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Karl-Heinz,
I love the wood on the Schroder SQ. I wonder which wood people prefer, both for looks & sound. thanks for the links & photos.
dgad
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I just received more information on the Schroeder SQ. Here it goes; Nordost wiring, silver Bullet plugs, silver cart clipsrevised magnetic circuit(no change in VTF when altering VTA), even larger N52Neodymium magnets,Wooden/bronze sleeve base tower(even higher internal damping),VTF finetuning screw included. These are all extras that can be ordered with the reference but combining them together makes them a SQ. The arm is gorgeous. I have been told it is much easier to setup than some of the other models. One thing to consider is that many of the improvements can be accomplished if you don't adjust VTA often without the SQ update. If you are a set it and forget it person (I wish I was, but I always end up playing around just when I thought I was done) then the SQ update might be overkill. Just opt for the tonearm wire or some of the other updates. If you like to play the SQ update is probably a must.
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