Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms?

Posted by boydkorab@hotmail.com (A) on April 23, 2009 at 18:47:43

Hi all,
I have a micro seiki dd-8 direct drive turntable which I really like. I am currently using a moerch up-4 tonearm on it with a zyx rs-30 cart.
The moerch is not the perfect match for the turntable, as the spindle to pivot distance is out by about 1cm. To compensate I adjust the cart position in the headshell.

I was thinking of getting a micro seiki ma-505 tonearm for the turntable as it would be a perfect fit. How does it compare to a modern arm like the moerch?

Or am I better off using the moerch with adjustments?
thanks!

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Topic - Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - boydkorab@hotmail.com 18:47:43 04/23/09 (16)

RE: Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - mikey77 15:47:35 12/21/10 (0)

RE: Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - RossB 17:25:26 04/24/09 (0)

Re: Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - jcarr 00:02:28 04/24/09 (1)

An example is the "A-1201" base, which would be for the MA-505 - travisty 05:04:40 04/24/09 (0)

RE: Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - George Mann 19:36:16 04/23/09 (12)

Re: Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - jcarr 23:47:09 04/23/09 (6)

A very unique opinion.... - George Mann 14:32:16 04/24/09 (0)

RE:George can be counted on for two recommendations: - powermatic 08:40:33 04/24/09 (4)

Go F*ck Yourself, Pea-Brain! - George Mann 14:19:18 04/24/09 (3)

Another incisive, penetrating rebuttal... - powermatic 09:05:11 04/25/09 (2)

Something That You Are Obviously Incapable Of!!!! - George Mann 09:09:36 04/25/09 (1)

Another home run. - powermatic 18:20:28 04/25/09 (0)

RE: Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms? - boydkorab@hotmail.com 19:39:53 04/23/09 (4)

Lots of people suggest the MA-505 MkIII... - travisty 23:02:46 04/23/09 (3)

RE: Lots of people suggest the MA-505 MkIII... - boydkorab@hotmail.com 23:04:59 04/23/09 (2)

note however... - travisty 23:52:14 04/23/09 (1)

RE: note however... - George Mann 14:27:06 04/24/09 (0)

Does the Micro Seiki ma-505 tonearm compare to modern arms?

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