Matching arm to cartridge is extremely important. Who or what gave you the idea the Triplanar would be better suited to the Miyajima, and why (i.e. make sure you’re not just going on price)? The Shilabe seems to be very low compliance, and the exchangeable headshells of the Ortofon would allow you the flexibility to add some extra mass if needed (e.g. 20g headshell gets you up to 24g effective mass there, vs. a fixed 14g on the Triplanar). You should definitely solicit opinions from Miyajima users, and what arms they like. But that Ortofon looks pretty nice as it stands - premium/custom Jelco build, dynamic balance, headshell flexibility, 12"...
Even if the new arm is higher quality in build, materials, tolerances, and overall design, it could all be negated if you're moving from a better marriage to a lesser one for the cartridge in question. |
A significantly better arm is a big improvement, just the same as a significantly better turntable, cartridge, phono stage, shelf, speaker, amp, IC, PC, conditioner, anything. Dang I coulda said anything right up front and saved all those pixels. Oh well. Not like the internet is running short or anything.
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mulveling is right. In the case of the Miyajima you are not likely to notice much difference. The Triplanar is a really nice arm and certainly with more compliant cartridges like the Lyras and Clearaudios you will notice a difference. If you want to make the jump into hyperspace check out the Schroder LT. |
You should consider a conversation with Tri at Triplaner- it’s a tight community and while I have not heard of your cart on that arm ( I am assuming you are looking at the new 12” carbon fiber ? ) , if somebody is running it Tri will most likely know.
and audio is a system especially transducers and dynamic components- so “ better “ is a myopic simple viewpoint. And yes, I own a Triplaner and a Lyra a known combination that yields excellent results.
enjoy your search @mulveling gave you excellent advice |
The Ortofon RS-309D is a very good tonearm. That being said I just upgraded to an Ikeda IT 407 CR1. It was a distinct upgrade from the Ortofon. Currently using it on my Garrard 301 in a Woodsong plinth with an Ikeda cartridge.
I have not owned a Triplaner tonearm so I can't help with any thoughts on that. |
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Dear @mglik : @mulveling is rigth. Now, what do you not like abot the quality performance of your cartridge paIRED WITH THAT VERY GOOD TONEARM? Been a removable headshell design you can change the tonearm/cartridge " signature " changing and testing different headshells of different headshell build materials and weigth even its shape and you can upgrade too the headshell wires for a better ones and this makes a difference for the better always. Other up-grade you can do is to rewire the ortofon internal wiring for this one: https://www.zavfino1877.com/4litz3ag-pure-silver-tonearm-re-wire-kitand you know wnever hat: TriplaNAR CAN'T TOUCH THAT UP-GRADED oRTOFON, YOU WILL HAVE A 10k TONEARM. Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
I've been using a Tri-Planar with Lyra Kleos for a couple of years now and could not be happier. You might find that upgrading both the tonearm and cartridge to be well suited to each other is a better way to go, but you'll never know until you've heard these combos for yourself. |
For a low compliance cart you need a heavy tonearm like Ikeda, you can also look for 12” inch Reed 3P with the heaviest armwand (18g). |
+ for chakster
Also if you can get real upgrade from Dynavector DV507, it's more versatile arm than Ikeda. |
bukanona, to be polite the DV507 is a nightmare.
mglik, it is always best to start out with a lighter arm. You can always add mass, hard to take it away.
chakster, I love Reed arms. The 2G is a better design than the 3P. Both use the same tonearm wands of varying masses. The 2g is a neutral balance arm while the 3P is not. The 2G's vertical bearings are two points in the plane of the record (and stylus) with the counterbalance also in the same plane, just like the Kuzma 4 Point. Once you have the tonearm in neutral balance it will stay in whatever vertical position you put it in while the 3P will swing up and down around the balance point like a scale. This is called static balance. For a tonearm neutral balance is always better. The Schroder CB and Triplanar are also examples of neutral balance arms. Interestingly, the Schroder LT is a static balance arm. I think Frank was stuck with this because of the arm's geometry and the swinging bearing platform did not give him room to lower the vertical bearing to the plane of the record. Still an incredible arm. |
I recently upgraded to a Thales Simplicity tonearm. I could not be happier or more impressed. If you want a significant upgrade to your arm I would consider it, or the Thales Easy. Both utilize tangential tracking in a pivoted design, and so if you would like an upgrade that you may really hear I'd consider something substantial like the Thales.
The Schroeder LT mentioned earlier provides that same benefit too. |
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chakster, I love Reed arms. The 2G is a better design than the 3P. Both use the same tonearm wands of varying masses. The 2g is a neutral balance arm while the 3P is not. The 2G's vertical bearings are two points in the plane of the record (and stylus) with the counterbalance also in the same plane, just like the Kuzma 4 Point. Once you have the tonearm in neutral balance it will stay in whatever vertical position you put it in while the 3P will swing up and down around the balance point like a scale. This is called static balance. For a tonearm neutral balance is always better.
Never tried 3G, but got my 3P "12 Cocobolo for a long time and it's stunning |
