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Has anyone heard the Kuzma 4 Point arm?

Since there is SO much great,original thinking going on in Audiogon these days(not from me)I thought I might scoop those curious folks,and provide some fuel for thought.

I've been following the "word of mouth" about this arm for quite some time.It just tweaked my interest,because it seemed such a novel idea(and I had bought a new arm in the last few months,though a different design)but I knew little about it....Until now!!

This arm has just gotten a "Product of the Year Award" from the latest HiFi Plus(Roy Gregory).He goes on to proclaim this "original" design as a breakthrough in analog replay!!!

I know,a "reviewer's opinion,but c'mon,it's fun! -:)

Now,in case you don't know,Roy Gregory has been thoroughly reviewing some amazing arms in the last few issues,and does seem to know a thing about analog replay,so his incredible enthusiasm for this new "4 Point" arm is eye opening!!

Of course I am very curious about the potential performance this arm can bring to the table,because I am SO enamored with the Air-Line arm,and if this is competitive,we might be able to get closer to a "linear's performance envelope"(though this one is a pivot).

You can download the review on the Kuzma web-site,so have a fun read.

Best
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rodgen
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My friend has one and I've heard it several times already. I'm quite familiar with his equipment and He uses the same cartridge that I also have, a Zyx 4D/Atmos(mine is mounted on an SME IV.Vi). While I respect the design and admired the craftsmanship of kuzma tonearms, I never considered the Idea of Owning one til I heard the 4 point.

I have 4 SME tonearms among the loot I've managed to accumulate. I won't say that they're the best sounding but they are among the best built and the 4 point stands proud among them.

It's been awhile since a tonearm has got me excited again, not just the looks but also how it managed to make a cartridge sing at it's best. It gets your mind off thinking what the cartridge is doing. Repeatable adjustments in all parameters makes fine tuning a breeze. Aside from a Forsell airbearing, one of the best combinations with a Zyx I've heard.

I understand that Zyx makes some cartridges for Kuzma to their specs.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Rodgen: I don't know if ZYX makes some Kuzma cartridges but what I can report from sure is that Shelter do it.

Regards and enjoy the music.
raul.
bpwalsh
1,201 posts
 
Rauliruegas, the original Kuzma cartridge was by Shelter. The current ones are by ZYX.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Essentialaudio: Thank you for the info.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
downunder
1,329 posts
 
Interesting the "product of the year" awards have not been published in HIFI+. Issue 61 does not go on sale til October 16th. Yet it is for all to see on the Kuzma wensite, even siting issue 60 - which it is not published in.

The review which I have read in issue 60 has the general Gregory raves. BTW, He has only used in on the Stabi XL, so comparison's on other table are to come. Interestingly he did not compare the 4point sonically to the Stabi airline arm which he has heard recently
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