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Schroder sq and the new talea

I heard there was to be a fun time of learning and comparing of these two arms at the rmaf. Since the talea is relatively new, it still has to stand the test of time with comparisons on other tables, other systems and the selective and subjective tastes of discerning audiophiles! There is to be a comparison in one of the rooms at the rmaf this year, which i wasnt able to make. I would be curious to hear some judicial, diplomatic, friendly talk about how they compared to each other in the same system and room. I currently own the origin live silver mk3 with a jan allaerts mc1bmk2 and am enjoying this combo but have become curious about the more popular "superarms" Hats off to both frank and joel.

I hope this thread draws more light rather than heat. If someone preferred one arm over the other it would be OK. With all the variables it doesnt mean that much to me. What matters to me is what it sounds like to me and in my room. With that said...

What was your bias? was it for the schroder or the talea?

cheers!...
vertigo
t_bone
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Syntax,
Your mammoth bone has been planted in Mother Earth, absorbing Her energies, for thousands of years, now permeated with all the positive energy of Mother Earth, the Earth Spirits, and her Commune with Father Sun. That's gotta be better than C37... build yourself a different VTA tower and offset pivot/gimbal system (and of course, a different azimuth system) and you may have yourself a contender for next year's RMAF. I bet Thom could arrange a third armboard and if we get a phono with multiple inputs, might as well make it three. :^)
talea
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Syntax,
How much do you want for your mammoth bone?.... :)
Joel
intactaudio
300 posts
 

The Triplanar uses a bearing that is harder than either of the arms in this discussion.

The schroder arm uses a magnetic bearing that doesn't show wear in the traditional sense and furthermore any "wear" that "may" show up can easily be corrected for since the bearing characteristic (hence the tone) is adjustable.

dave
dgad
782 posts
 
Ed,

Amazing. 10 steps in a row yesterday. She loves the music. She also knows how to turn on my preamp among other things. I have a feeling a little longer and I need to pack my turntable up. She loves Dad's toys. The best arm to have kept now gone is the Phantom. Removable armwand and all.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
Goldeneraguy: "There's an app for that!" I have an iPhone and when I sensed that when the Schroeder was being played at louder volumes, I pulled my phone out and started measuring.
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