In Reply to: RE: Aah, Msieur Satie ... posted by Davy on September 7, 2010 at 06:09:52:
Then I went to a Lingo1 in about 1993?
Yes, I had the Graham on my LP12 before I installed the Cetech (G2.2 went on in about 2002, Cetech was installed in 2004 or 5). Before the Graham 2.2, I had a DV505 from new (1978) as the Linn/Naim dealer here who I bought the deck from, thought it was a much better-sounding arm than anything Linn had at the time.
I never considered the Aro because of its no-slot policy. That is madness ... IMO you want to be able to experience non-Linn cartridges. :-))
The trouble with the Cetech is that it was designed to have the armboard bolted to it (to take out the "play" in the connection which the 3 little screws have, with the stock subchassis - which are needed, BTW, with the pressed-steel subchassis). However, the nuts on the bolts needed to be tightened "like Goldilock's porridge" - just right! :-)) Winding them up too far causes the bolt heads to stress the top skin of the armboard, which queers the sound. So I had a CF-composite armboard made up and epoxied ss collars into it, so that the bolt heads press down on the top of the collars (instead of the top skin of the armboard).
However, I'm very interested in the new "Rubikon" which has just come out in England. At some stage, I'm hoping they will be able to produce one for the G2.2 (and other arms) - but, naturally, the 1st cab off the rank is for Linn arms and the next, the Aro. The Keel is permanently out for me, given I have no interest in an Ekos.
Regards,
Andy
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Follow Ups
- No, my LP12 had the Cirkus installed as soon as it came out. ... - andyr 16:16:43 09/07/10 (0)
- RE: No, my LP12 had the Cirkus installed as soon as it came out. ... - Davy 17:44:32 09/07/10 (0)