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The Schroeder has arrived

My Schroeder Reference arrived over the holiday weekend. It has been a long wait but looks to be well worth it. The fit and finish on this tonearm is a work of art. The adjustments are actually very simple compared to many arms. Most adjustments are just a slight turn of a set screw. The arm sounds incredible. I have heard others say effortless. That seems pretty good to me as words really cannot describe how good this sounds in my system. I am still in the process of fine tuning and the wire is still breaking in so I guess it will probably sound even better. I am using a Shelter 901 on it and that seems to match up well. BTW, if anyone is looking to buy a Schroeder I would strongly suggest working with Thom at Galibier Design. He kept in contact with me throughout the lengthy waiting period and was excellent with the delivery and setup. I would though be interested to hear from any others that may have this tonearm and their thoughts on some of the cartridges that are a good match.
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socoaste
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So.......What type of WOOD did you get on the Wand?
And what length? I think the Reference comes in any
length from 8.5" to 12"

I am thinking of ordering the Schroder II
since I don't have the big bucks for the Ref.
I own the Shelter 501 & the Music maker3.

How much money did you have to pay up front to get
the Arm ordered?

You definitely have some nice electronics there, what Table did you say you have?
socoaste
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Hey Guys......I posted to this thread back in June '05

& put in my order for a Schroder 2 arm back in aug. '05
I JUST recieved it about a week ago (Nov '06)
over a year wait.

I am going to build a cocobolo armboard & use a Teres VTA
adjuster with it since it does not have adjustable VTA like the Schroder Referance has.

The plinth is 2" acrylic. I am not sure if I should glue
the armboard to cut down on resonance or just screw it down
with some brass screws.

Cartridge is a music maker III

this Arm is obviously less expensive & has less adjustments
as the Reference arm, But it is very simple & elegant looking & I expect to be delighted at it's sound when I get
it up & running!
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