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I am using many different types of tone arms, turntables and
cartridges. The reason is not to collect these items but to have my own
sound due to my emotional preference.
Sometimes I like the
romantic sound of a combination like FR 64 and SPU, sometimes will be
better to hear the clear, transparent sound of a Tri - Planar with
Koetsu Onyx. The target is always the same: lets have an earthy,
emotional system which is able to transport an authentic concert into
our room. A system which is not only looking for audiophile records but
also for only music, music that you can hear for hours and hours.
Graham 2.2 + Grado Statement: Excellent tone arm in solid
quality. No voodoo but..... from my point of view the best one-pivot arm
you can buy for the money. The Grado Statement gives you an earthy
sound. No exciting gimmicks, just music, nobody needs more…….
Wheaton Tri Planar + Koetsu Onyx: Very special. You will hear for
hours in a relaxed way without missing something. Room, sound and
dynamic. Combined with a pre amp like Nelson pass X-Ono, loaded to 970
ohm - you will have heaven on earth.
Fidelity research FR fx66
+ Fidelity Research FR7: This alu/magnesium tone arm is one of the
best I know. Precisely handcrafted with an excellent bearing. Because of
the construction, this arm is best partnered with heavy cartridges like
Jubilee, or Koetsu. The FR7- cartridge is not too bad, but believe me an
Ortofon Jubilee sounds better. FR7 is a Legend and has had its time…
Fidelity Research FR 64 S with Ortofon SPU: Sounds romantic
and precise. Best Partner on winter evening with a valve amp. Believe
me, if correctly adjusted – no different between FR 64S and FR 66S but
less money. The SPU of today has been modified. In the early days the
SPU was a heavy system with a metal bridge inside. Today they are using
aluminium bridges which changes the sound extremely! People who are
driving an SPU themselves, after listening to the modified version
couldn’t believe.
Fidelity Research FR 66S + Silver Spirit by
Reto Andreoli (www.bluelectric.com, see picture in attach): Whatever
they will tell you about Reto Andreoli, this Guy is the best cartridge
producer on this planet! I know him; he is an honest character and also
sounds his system. In combination with FR66S nothing can compare. It’s
incredible and you won’t trust your ears.
My personal
experience:
Helpful pre amps are: Nelson Pass X-Ono or Omtec
antares. Only the Fidelity Research FR7 Cartridge is driven by a step up
transformer Fr XL-1 low. Best result by driving a SPU: Omtec Antares
without step up, 47 K-Ohm.
Adjust everything very exactly – like
a Swiss Clock. To adjust a tone arm with cartridge I often need more
than two weeks of mounting and listening.
At least, listen to the
music and don’t believe the magazines…..
Jürgen Loos
Thorens Reference
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