Continuum Caliburn - really the best TT on earth?

It was interesting to have the opportunity to compare the Continuum Copperhead and the Cobra tone arms on the Criterion. After sometime setting up the tone arms I got a point were critical listening was finally possible.

The Cobra portrays a broader sound, to some extent rounder, with a stunning foundation to top the musical experience. It does however concede a little against the Copperhead in the arenas of speed and higher frequency timbre; perhaps this is the silver wiring that the Copperhead hosts? Nothing is over emphasized such as the dynamics with idler drives.

Yes I enjoy the Copperhead immensely!

The Cobra is hosting a Clearaudio Goldfinger v2 that requires almost 87grms counter weight
Regarding ergonomics I have to say that Azimuth adjustment is far better with the Cobra, lift is not as well placed, and this should really be redesigned given the price tag!
Names? Well I would name the Cobra a “Whale” and the Copperhead a “Dolphin”…. Not that exotic I guess but that will give you an idea!

It is interesting to learn right now from the engineers having developed Cobra and Copperhead that those great arms are 3D designs.

Yes Thuchan,
It seems that Mark Doehmann as head of the design team for Continuum....introduced many revolutionary ideas into the world of vinyl playback....HERE
I must admit that I wondered many times....how on earth they manufactured those Cobra and Copperhead arms?
The secret is now out..... and VPI claiming a 'first' for 3D printing of a tonearm...is slightly presumptuous?

Having aligned a my sonic ultra Bc cartridge in the Copperhead recently I believe that the Continuum tonearms are not only rare animals but among the best sounding tonearms ever designed.

I totally agree Thuchan.
http://i.imgur.com/r2AM7An.jpg
In fact out of the dozen or so arms I've had in my system (both vintage and modern) I'm prepared to say the Copperhead is the best on all types of cartridges,
Tellingly......I've found that it's MM cartridges rather than MCs which bring unstuck some vaunted names in the 'high-end' tonearm pantheon.
The Copperhead reigns supreme with all my MM collection (not that it's a slouch with high-compliance LOMCs).
The only problem with the Copperhead and Cobra tonearms (and now the new Viper which is really a Copperhead with a new name)....is the real pain in changing cartridges and adjusting the counterweights.

But you and I are lonely voices Thuchan in this world of tonearms, as very few audiophiles will ever have the opportunity to hear one of these miracles let alone own one..😮
And why Fremer appears to prefer the Kuzma 4-Point over his Cobra continues to puzzle me?
You had a 4-Point and an Airline at some stage didn't you?
What say you about Fremer's choice?