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Triplanar VII and Benz LP-S

Is the Benz LP-S (16.4 g) a good combination for the Triplanar VII?
I want to replace my Shelter 90x, and I've read that the Triplanar works better with cartridges under 10g and not with heavy cartridges.

Thanks,

Huho
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
I have the same tonearm as you and wondered about that same combo. Right now i am loving my lyra skala/tri combo.

I to have read from others that our triplanars are best with lighter cartridges
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
I guess I should take my 12+ gram xv-1s off my Triplanar. ;-) 16.4 is getting kind of heavy, though. The only way to know for sure is to try it.
charleswcy
5 posts
 
Tri Mai of Triplanar should have some lessons in courtesy. Wrote to him like 3-4 emails about rebuilding a triplanar. Never bother to reply.
busypk
26 posts
 
Same experience here...wrote to Tri Mai about his tonearm.....never heard back! He lost a sale.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
I've heard the Tri-Planar VII Benz LP-S combination and there weren't any issues. I found the sound very enjoyable. I also am not an expert!!!
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