karl_desch
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| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms Raul, I think maybe a better word for you would be "vintage" then. There is no reason to argue about what tonearms are classics and what are "non-sense" Your opinions on the design flaws of the FR64S/FR-66S are well known. Obviously, Mr. Ikeda a... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms No doubt a refurbish - relube - process could be performed at home with the correct tools. Its all about time and money. I also understand the motivation to not alter a classic. I just think in this case, the idea of improving the performance of... | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts @boothroyd, That is an interesting observation. I don't think I've heard about the styli shape influencing to arm length. I think i might have even expected the opposite observation with spherical styli being the most tolerant of the increased of... | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts @herman thanks for the update. I’m sure that arm is a thing of beauty. I recently decided to go for the 4point 9. This was ultimately a decision based on simplicity, synergy with my table and price. $1250 less per inch! I went for the Cardas Cle... | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts Thanks @dover! Not sure how I missed that! | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts I think it’s worth noting that some arms probably deal with vibrations and resonances better than other in the same effective mass range. Those arms are probably more flexible when it comes to cartridge compatibility. | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts Thank you Raul. I was having problems finding the compliance measurement for the SoundSmith Sussurro ES. | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts And please let us know what you think when your 4point14 is installed and playing.I will continue to think about the 4point 9 versus the original 4point, 11”. | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts Ok. Next question. What choices did you all make regarding cabling choices.? Cardas Clear? Kondo Silver? Kuzma silver plated copper? | |
| Kuzma 4Points and Lyra carts Thanks for the replies. I especially look forward to @herman report after his time with the Mørch. It’s a great arm but will not be surprised if the Kuzma does even better.My table will do best with the 212mm mounting distance of the 4point and 4... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms I think Richard Mak makes a very compelling argument for refurbishing the FR-64S or FR-66S aged arms. He also offers the mod to the arms that will allow for one tonearm cable from cartridge pins to RCA plugs. The later is more controversial as is... | |
| How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration I do not use a suspended turntable but I have had successful isolation using an HRS platform (S level) and a Vibraplane. They both work well independently and even better together. Obviously, I would try some simple footers first as you could end... | |
| Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms Sounds like it was a worthwhile refurb. Enjoy your "new" arm. | |
| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up And I'm happy that there are audionerds like you and me that listen to interesting music, not just the typical hifi demo discs. They are similar speaker cables. I use William Tells and have listened to the Robin Hoods too. Both are probably bett... | |
| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up I have the AAA vinyl of Loveless and it is wonderful. Using familiar recordings is a great way to gauge changes in your systems sound. I think I was trying to subtly advocate for recordings that might be a better way to hear the improvements in y... |