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| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Tonight I had a chance to go poking around on Vinyl Engine for more info on these two tonearms,(1) It appears that Nicola may be correct; the "N" may stand for "NEW". On VE, there is a reprint of the brochure for 308NEW.(2) The 308SX is shown with... | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Yes, Raul. You were correct earlier when you mentioned that the 407 (at 9 inches) is a bit shorter than the 308 (at about 9.5 inches). | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Dear Nandric, thanks for your insights. Please do note however the title of this thread, which is to say that I do know about the SX and N versions, but I want to know what differentiates one from the other, especially since the SX is now valued a... | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Yes, I know about the VE data, and I did see your earlier post, now that you've reminded me. In fact, I just mentioned that VE gives the two null points. I have been meaning to compare their numbers to Stevenson and Baerwald, just for interest. Th... | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Dear Geoch, Good point! I do have the armboard made by Kenwood specifically to fit the SAEC 308 to its L07D. It is reasonable to assume that the Kenwood engineers at least knew what SAEC intended in terms of geometry, so I should not have a proble... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? My own dear mother sang opera, and she was beautiful as well.Be careful with those Ivan jokes, you are shattering the Balkan stereotype, because that was actually funny. (I have the vague feeling I have heard it once before, but that did not preve... | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Dear Geoch, You bring up an interesting topic. I have read elsewhere that the ideal geometry for the SAEC is "unusual", but no one says what it is. Is it Stevenson type? I learned from trying to use Baerwald with my Dynavector DV505 (which IS desi... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Nicola, Sometimes I wonder whether the term "Balkan humor" may be an oxymoron. (Fun intended.) In this country the image of a very dour and pessimistic Eastern European is deeply ingrained. Anyway, Anna Netrebko is quite beautiful and sings quite ... | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Thanks, Raul. There are several 308SXs for sale, on eBay and elsewhere. In most cases they do have an original SAEC headshell, but it is not the ceramic one. Don't know whether or not that means the headshell is not original to the tonearm. (I thi... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Funnily enough there are three A90s now for sale here. Life imitates art. | |
| TW-Acustic Raven 10.5 or DaVinci Grandezza?? Luna, As we babble on, you've probably got the idea, as I have, that no one can really tell you which of these two tonearms will please you the most. Obviously they are both high quality items, so you have little to lose either way. | |
| TW-Acustic Raven 10.5 or DaVinci Grandezza?? Great news! Now I will be able to pick up a used A90 for "peanuts", as all those who must have the latest and greatest will be shedding their outmoded and outdated A90s. I love it. And woe to the poor guy who has an NOS A90, hoping to sell it for ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Hi Raul,As far as modifying your phonolinepreamp to improve performance, you know I cannot resist doing the same with mine from time to time, so go for it by all means, and I do agree that there is a certain baseline of performance that you can us... | |
| SAEC 308N vs 308SX Thank, Geoch. This is not so for the 308N? I had the impression that the SX designation might have something to do with the material of which the arm wand is made, but I am far from certain, which is why I asked. Anyway, your info would suggest wh... | |
| TW-Acustic Raven 10.5 or DaVinci Grandezza?? Gee Halcro, you say all those nice things about the Grandezza and then end up by saying it is a favorite of JV. Kind of ruins the picture for me. By the way ZYX UNIverse on Talea is possibly one of the best combos I have ever heard in my life.What... |