Anyone with experience mating a Kuzma 4Point 9 tonearm to a SME 15 turntable ?

Currently listening by way of an original Avid Volvere/SME IV/Air Tight PC1s.

Have on hand a Zyx Universe III &/or a Benz Micro LPS for the Kuzma/SME combo.

Not sure if this is an upgrade or just a lateral move. Either way objective is to have 2 TTs in system.

Your insights are welcome & thanks in advance.

rost01-10-2023 8:09pm

solypsa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 462 posts 01-10-2023 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete On a practical note; look up what tonearm assembly weight ( actual total weight not effective mass ) the SME 15 suspension can handle. Since they sell a version sans tonearm this should be documented. Kuzma lists the 4pt9 total mass as 920g
rost OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 94 posts 01-11-2023 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Exactly my dilemma. The 4P9 was designed with the reduced weight of 920g to accommodate more TTs but not sure the spring suspended SME 15 will match up well. Unable to find info on SME website as to how much weight it's made to support.
dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,241 posts 01-11-2023 at 06:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @rost I note that the SME arms are around 700g vs the Kuzma 4point9 at 920g. Have you considered getting a Kuzma front end - Kuzma R with 4point9 is less than the SME 15/V. In fact for around the same money as the complete SME 15/V you can get a Kuzma R with the 4Point11. I have compared the SME 20 and Kuzma TT - they are similar in performance, but for me the Kuzma 4Point is a step up from the SME V - more transparency and speed whilst very neutral in balance.