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I am about to buy a Garrard based turntable. So I am looking for a tonearm to go with it. I will be using typically a Denon 103R, EMT TSD-15 or Lyra Delos. Which of these arms would you recommend:
1. Gray Research 208 transcription tonearm
2. SME M2-12r
3. Ortofon RS-309d
4. Moerch DP6
All these are available in my vicinity in the used market for under $1500.
I am looking for a tonearm which natural flow and dynamics of the Garrard without compromising in resolution.
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Hi,
You can try the Naim Aro with the Garrard in a Loricraft type plinth.(regular or skeletal)
Regards
Rajiv
My personal choice would be the Gray.
Hi Mosin,
In what ways do you think the Gray tonearm is superior to the SME and Ortofon ?
Regards
I like accuracy. In that, I mean both detail and tone. Accuracy is quite often confused with detail only, and that results in a clinical type representation, in my opinion.
The Gray, although clunky and crude by modern standards provides both. This is contrasted by the sterility of an SME, which I find to be uninvolved, and by the Ortofon, which I tend to love for some things, but not others. It has a house sound that is good at times, but not exactly right at others. The Gray is a good compromise for most music. There are superior choices, but among the ones you mention the Gray would be my pick.
Also, the Gray is an investment. People have discovered its merits, so the price continues to rise.
Have you ever tried a Grace 704 which is a similar design but lower mass?
Dave
compatibility - sounded sooo good - still thinking about buying a new 103 cartridge for it. I still have my 704 and two headshells. Never replaced the 103 after a dreaded "Stylus Accident" 20 years ago. Using Grados (one for mono 78's) on the arm now.
"The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat" - Confucius
It was definitely musical with a good tone. The tt was a nicely restored Garrard 301. Cart was 103R. I just felt that the presentation was a bit dark. That is the only worry.
If you check out his posted system, it might clarify his preferences. I have been interested in the Gray arm for quite a wile, but prices are now out-of-sight! Sakuma San of Direct Heating fame thinks very highly of the Gray arm and its variants.
Dave
It's not on your shortlist, but I love my Graham 2.2 / Dynavector DV-20 XL2 combo with my TD 124.
A gently used 2.2 at a good price can't be beat.
I currently use an Ortofon 2M Black but in the past used the Shelter 901, Dynavector XX2 and Lyra Helikon SL, always with excellent results.
I think the requirements for the Denon and the EMT may be somewhat different than those of the Lyra.
Big J
"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
I'd go for the 12" arm.
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One of the great things about the Moerch arms is that the arm wand is detachable so you can easily switch from 9" to 12" or from a low mass to medium mass wand.
I used a DP-6 with 12" Red wand for several years, and it was a very nice sounding arm with good ergonomics.
Switching from a 12" to a 9" arm tube will also require you to relocate the pivot and set up the arm like a new installation. Not as easy as just changing tubes.
Big J
"... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal salvation is a contradiction in terms."
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