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

dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,241 posts 01-12-2023 at 02:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @rost Since you already have the SME 15, I suggest you put a test weight of 920g ( the mass of the 4point9 ) on the armboard to see if you can balance the turntable - if you can then the 4point9 is an excellent arm and you are good to go.
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,889 posts 01-12-2023 at 03:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete both the Safir and the 4 point are superb….. Good luck - just balancing is not spring resonance and spring longevity optimization…. a trial balance is good starting advice…..
dogberry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 634 posts 01-15-2023 at 05:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can e-mail Elaine Wratten at SME - Sales@sme.ltd.uk - and ask about the specs for arm weights on the Model 15. I have found her very quick and helpful.
rost OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 94 posts 01-15-2023 at 07:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks for the tip, will do.
karl_desch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 426 posts 01-15-2023 at 07:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thom Makris at Galibier Designs can give you excellent advice about Kuzma arms on non Kuzma tables.