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RE: The AR is a surprisingly competitive against KD650

Posted by Kingshead (A) on May 9, 2017 at 19:42:50

In Reply to: RE: The AR is a surprisingly competitive against KD650 posted by A.Wayne on May 9, 2017 at 18:08:51:

Actually I'm very aware of the Linn deck, but the OP was inquiring about the AR XA specifically, and it was the only table I referenced my alternatives against.

Now if you're suggesting the Linn as a viable option for the OP I would agree as any arm that would be on the table would be better than the stock AR. But the cost would be prohibitive, bringing the AR up to the Sondek tables level might make more sense.

Yes the OP was asking about new decks as an alternative, but the OP was informed he might be better off building his deck up to a higher standard. Knowing this could run the OP considerable coin I decided to offer up an alternative course of action.

And my reasons for recommending the KD770D?, Well it's all in my earlier posts but let me reiterate. The AR has become the darling of the analogue world and as such even basket cases bring pretty good money. As the OP has a daily driver it would as mentioned by another member bring at least 3-400$.

Now the OP could purchase a $500 arm, have a new plinth built, etc etc, and $1500 plus his table later have a great deck. Or the OP could continue enjoying his table while patiently waiting for the right table to come along in his price range, purchase the table, then sell the AR to cover the new deck.

I recommended the KD770D because I've recently had the opportunity to purchase another that the sale of the AR would easily cover, and I have personal knowledge of the Kenny and the OP's table. With this I know the Kenny is the far superior deck, so for realistically no money out of the OP's pocket he can take a huge step up on the analogue ladder.

Now isn't that the intent here, to help the OP? But if the OP has money burning a hole in his pocket he wants to spend and it's a new deck he must have then let's have a budget and have at it.

Martin

Edits: 05/09/17

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