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TONEARM for Tsd-15, and SPU's

I will be auditioning a Luxman PD171 at a dealer in the next week or two. I will be hearing it with the PD171 standard Jelco arm. However, I may order the table with a higher Jelco, an SME M2-9R, or an Ortofon 212S or 212D. I would ideally like to get the arm that will match my tsd-15 well, but also allow me to delve in to SPU's with confidence. My Tsd15 is the SFL, not in traditional headshell. However, I could always opt for my next Tsd-15 in the traditional headshell. The SPU on my radar is the current production Royal GM II.
fjn04

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dkarmeli
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Fjn04, I'm not familiar with the Luxman tt but I know/own the arms and your EMT cartridge very well. You won't go wrong with either SME M2 or Ortofon arm but given your choice of cartridges my preference would be for a vintage SME 3009-r. But you should verify with the importer regarding synergy of any of these arms and the Luxman tt.

The Royal Gm II is a very musical and honest cartridge, wonderful and smooth on vocals, but can be a little soft with some music. Ultimately it lacks the energy of the TSD-15, there are others in the Ortofon line that are livelier.

david

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