2. analog
  3. 1117581207

The Schroeder has arrived

My Schroeder Reference arrived over the holiday weekend. It has been a long wait but looks to be well worth it. The fit and finish on this tonearm is a work of art. The adjustments are actually very simple compared to many arms. Most adjustments are just a slight turn of a set screw. The arm sounds incredible. I have heard others say effortless. That seems pretty good to me as words really cannot describe how good this sounds in my system. I am still in the process of fine tuning and the wire is still breaking in so I guess it will probably sound even better. I am using a Shelter 901 on it and that seems to match up well. BTW, if anyone is looking to buy a Schroeder I would strongly suggest working with Thom at Galibier Design. He kept in contact with me throughout the lengthy waiting period and was excellent with the delivery and setup. I would though be interested to hear from any others that may have this tonearm and their thoughts on some of the cartridges that are a good match.
128x128dmailer
thom_at_galibier_design's avatar
thom_at_galibier_design
724 posts
 
Hi Jhendrixfan,

I'm not sure who's "panoply of equipment" you're referencing. If it's Dmailer's, his signal path is quite straight-forward and neutral. You can view it here:

http://www.galibierdesign.com/systems_larry_keatts.html

Yes, there are better MC step-ups out there, and Dave Slagle's (Intact Audio) is one of them. One thing at a time ...

Maybe you're referring to someone else's panoply?

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
I stepped in some panoply once. Couldn't get the stuff of with turpentine! Just had to wait until it wore off.
socoaste
53 posts
 
Hey Guys......I posted to this thread back in June '05

& put in my order for a Schroder 2 arm back in aug. '05
I JUST recieved it about a week ago (Nov '06)
over a year wait.

I am going to build a cocobolo armboard & use a Teres VTA
adjuster with it since it does not have adjustable VTA like the Schroder Referance has.

The plinth is 2" acrylic. I am not sure if I should glue
the armboard to cut down on resonance or just screw it down
with some brass screws.

Cartridge is a music maker III

this Arm is obviously less expensive & has less adjustments
as the Reference arm, But it is very simple & elegant looking & I expect to be delighted at it's sound when I get
it up & running!
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
I don't think you want to glue the armboard down, if that is what you meant. Part of the design of this style is that you can move the armboard to make cartridge alignment much, much easier.
thom_at_galibier_design's avatar
thom_at_galibier_design
724 posts
 
Not only that (Dan-ed's comments), but adding any sort of bonding agent may interrupt energy transmission.

Think of everything as a material - even a thin bonding layer.

Better to wank down on some bolts to join the two layers together. This, at least is reverseable.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier
More to discover