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Time to choose: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ?

I’ve managed Dr.Feickert Analog Protractor for a decent price (build quality is superb, such a great tool).

Time to play with Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson alignments on my Luxman PD444.
Need advice from experienced used of the following arms:
Lustre GST 801
Victor UA-7045
Luxman TA-1
Reed 3P "12
Schick "12

Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson ? What do you like the most for these arms?
Manufacturers recommend Baerwald mostly. 

Dedicated "7 inch vinyl playback deserve Stevenson alternative, maybe?
Since it's a smaller format than normal "12 or "10 inch vinyl, it's like playin the last track's according to position of grooves on '7 inch (45 rpm) singles. RCA invented this format, i wonder which alignment did they used for radio broadcast studios.   

Thanks

chakster

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barbapapa
244 posts
 
I have a Smartractor for a few days now and settle the Uni Din with good results. Today I changed the curve and trief the Loefgren B (DIN) and I clearly prefer the latter.
I listen mainly classical music and I find the flow of music more natural to my ears. Also the micro dynamics' the way the note begins has more snap.
tt is TW Acustic Raven AC wih Da Vinci arm and MC Anna cart.
barbapapa
244 posts
 
Lewn,
Maybe you are right by the way. I had the Unidin curve for 3 days but it still is a short time. Yesterday the Loefgren was used with the same records for a first comparo. 
I admit I have been a bit impatient. Now I want to stay a few weeks with the Loefgren before trying the UniDin curve again and make a more definitive opinion.

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