Not familiar with the schroeder arm, but i think the zyx lineup are outstanding choices for many different arms. I have personal experience with the universe and airy3 and have been pleased with the performance.
Suitable cartridge fore Schroeder reference arm
Help needed, anyone. Have an excellent Schroeder ref. arm with ebony wand. Am currently using an Ortofon Rhoman wich is fine but i think its damaged so i started looking fore replacement.
The more i read the more confusing it is. Here is my question: Since the ebony wand is heavy should i go fore heavy pickups with high compliance but moderate VTF say 1.5 grams or am i not thinking right. I listen to all kinds of music but preferably acoustic, jazz, R&B, classical but also rock. Maby difficult to find one cartridge that does it all.
The rest of my chain is Holfi (there top of the line) electronics so my riia is one that can handle any load.
Would be greatful fore suggestions and others experience with suitable cartridges for my arm.
best regards
The more i read the more confusing it is. Here is my question: Since the ebony wand is heavy should i go fore heavy pickups with high compliance but moderate VTF say 1.5 grams or am i not thinking right. I listen to all kinds of music but preferably acoustic, jazz, R&B, classical but also rock. Maby difficult to find one cartridge that does it all.
The rest of my chain is Holfi (there top of the line) electronics so my riia is one that can handle any load.
Would be greatful fore suggestions and others experience with suitable cartridges for my arm.
best regards
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Thank you Robdoorack, Oilmanmojo and Mosin fore youre imput. Have a local dealer that stocks Lyra's. I'm also a bit interested in the moving irons like soundsmith and Musik Man but unfortenatly no one in Sweden seems to sell them,this is also the case with ZYX, one would like to here fore one self before spending 1k + or more on such a tiny item. I'll email Mr. Schroeder and ask him fore advice also. Thanks again |
Lyras will work very well, and are one of Frank's favorites. Personally, I'd get an Ortofon SPU Royal N and consider myself a happy boy. It's a great combination and works very well with high mass tonearms. I'm really sorry I sold this one and one day will pick up another (note the ebony Schroeder wand): http://www.galibierdesign.com/zzz_spu_royal_n.html Check with Peter about the Soundsmith strain gauge. He tends to favor higher compliance designs, but since he's gotten to know Frank, you never know what's going on in the back of the shop. Cheers, Thom @ Galibier |
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