@edgyhassle the Feickert is a nice table BUT sonically the Kuzma Stabi R is by far better IMHO. And yes I've heard both side by side. Better focus and bass extension. I would guess it's because of the Stabi R DC motor and mass.
Dr. Feickert Blackbird
I want to get some opinions. I am currently saving for my end-all analog source. I have been lusting after the Blackbird for a year now. I keep trying to talk myself out of it, but keep coming back. Love the classic turntable look, the reviews, and especially 2 arms. If I am only going to have one table, I want 2 arms. I still have time, as I'm not half way to my $$ goal for a the table and first arm.
Is there better or equal performer for at or under that price without losing that classic turntable look?
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JVC Victor made 7 layer plinths, in 3 sizes, here’s the largest one https://www.topclassaudio.com/web/chi/photo_gallery_details.jsp?gid=1515
CL-P1 for single arm CL-P2 for two removable tonearm boards CL-P3 for three removable tonearm boards cutouts fit several models of their Direct Drive Spinners, TT61, 71, 81, 101 .............................. I have a CL-P2, with TT81, and I added a 3rd arm on the left side for Mono Cartridge ready to go. Compact Mission/Jelco arm ’just’ fits. see 8th photo here
Curious that my 12.5" long arm is called ’Blackbird’. I tried to forget about it, couldn’t get it out of my mind, finally risked it, glad I did. btw: the CL-P2 allows the longest arm, longer than the CL-P3 because in order to get an arm board on the left, they moved the right side armboard closer to the platter. I was going to buy a CL-P3, luckily seller had a photo with ruler, I realized my 12.5" arm would not fit. Surprise, sure glad I didn’t pay to have it shipped from Hong Kong and find out after. Whew! ............................... They come up frequently for sale, my friend and I got ours from Vlad in Canada. I don’t see any complete units listed now. I could not be happier, MC on the right; MM in the rear; Mono on the left, chage within seconds in a listening session. You need to solve how you switch, I found a vintage SUT with 3 inputs, various loads for MC, and PASS for MM. Fidelity Research FRT-4 Entre 100 has 3 inputs and PASS JVC TT81 spinner http://www.thevintageknob.org/jvc-TT-81.html
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If space is an issue, or equipment preference, some Tonearms allow very easy arm changes.
Technics B500 arm base, VTA on the Fly easily changes from straight fixed cartridge arm to S removable arm in seconds, here's one on a VPI
the same base with the curved removable headshell arm, changes in seconds
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