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Dynavector 505 to replace modded Incognito RB300.

Hi I'm thinking of versatility and adjustability that at some point can be more beneficial for proper analogue set up versis the rigidity of RB300. Obviously the Dynavector arm is at much higher price point. Will the upgrade be worthy after all? I will than plan than to use armtube mount cartridges oppose to headshell mount.

czarivey
czarivey OP
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I will speak to Michell dealer to cut an appropriate size of the armboard for DV505
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mofimadness
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Czarivey...also ask your dealer about different springs for the Gyrodec. This arm is pretty heavy, as Lewm noted. I'm pretty sure you will need to replace them with the appropriate ones.
czarivey OP
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I've seen this arm mounted on Oracle Delphi deck which has approximately same spring suspension as Michell. The spring suspended plinth of Michell is approximately 4kg, armboard for Rega arm is somewhere near a pound. What is the weight of so heavy DV505 than?
lewm
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Czarivey, The weight of the plinth and the armboard, respectively, is irrelevant. What matters is the tensile strength of the springs that support the total mass. However, if you like I can weigh my DV505; it is currently not mounted.
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mofimadness
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Czarivey...one of my tables happens to be an Oracle Delphi
MKIV with a Zeta (van den hul) arm, which is pretty heavy.
I had to replace the springs on that table. Oracle makes
several different springs that are color coded and has a
list that lets you know which ones to use. I would really
recommend either talking to your dealer or send Michell an
e-mail and inquire. Lewm is right.

According to the Vinyl Engine the DV505 weighs 1250g.
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