Walker Diamond arm

Congratulations on getting the new arm installed, Perditty. And thanks for the sharing your reaction!
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I have just had my older Walker upgraded to Black Diamond about a month ago and can only say that it is a HUGE improvement over the carbon fiber arm!!! Lloyd and Fred came down to install and tweak the new arm and I have been in hog heaven ever since. The resolution of fine detail is vastly improved [I would NEVER have thought this possible!!!] soundstaging is increased by an order of magnatude [Again NOT POSSIBLE!!] and just the overall sense of realism is advanced to an unimaginable level. Individual vocalists are clearly heard and their changes of inflection in the harmony are laid bare. I would urge any and all to take the plunge YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!!!!

Hi Mmalin, Thanks for your input. Might you expound on the changes your table is experiencing? What cartridge and phono stage? I find the Walker to be such a remarkable piece of audio; plus I realize Mr. Walker would only make change for the better; yet I must, at this time, consider costs/improvement ratio.

My friend has the Walker, we talked about it on the phone but I am curious when he will get it....because I am sure it is not IF but When :)

I have not yet made the move myself, but have had several opportunities to hear it on Lloyd's system. Had I not heard it for myself, I would be hard pressed to believe one could improve upon the Proscenium Gold - but it is indeed a major leap forward.

Just had mine installed. It is a MAJOR upgrade in almost every respect -- more detail, more speed, more resolution. This is a 'must have' upgrade.

I have one on order but they are in short supply. I'll be surprised if I get mine in the first quarter of 2007.

Hi Rushton, I have read the reviews and spoken to Lloyd somewhat briefly. The cost of upgrade, while most likely justified, remains a steep one for me at this time...but I find the temptation more than compelling. If the improvements approach reviewer's descripiton, it may be a must upgrade. I might have suspected Albert Porter as a candidate for early review.

Siddh, I have not yet upgraded but I've heard the new arm in Lloyd's system and there is a new level of clarity and resolution that I had not expected would be possible. Bass is tighter and faster as well. I will make this upgrade in my system at some point. I assume you've seen the recent comments from David Robinson (Positive Feedback) and Jonathan Valin (TAS), both of whom have the new arm installed.
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