SME V and Te Kaitora Rua

Dear Mikesmith: I use the V/IV with the XV-1 cartridge with good quality performance.

As contrary with an unipivot tonearm that always needs damping the SME V non unipivot design does not necessary needs.

After a precise cartridge/tonearm set up ( VTA/SRA/overhang/load impedance and the like. ) and after some hours of playback you can begin to try with different damping " levels " and decide in your system which damping level you need if any.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

Had the SMEV/TKR for a while. Cartridge is good matching with the arm. For sure not the best combination of the world but one of the best cartridges for SME.

Cheers,
Marco

Thanks for the input from the various members. Happy holidays!

Currently running an SME V/TKR/SME 10.................no complaints. Happy new year