2. analog
  3. 1287172116

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
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.
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
Jtinn.Thank you for the explanation.I hope you took no offense to my question.My phone is of standard fare.Used only for calls and I think I can take a picture if needed.
Some of the posts on this thread are very passionate and made by members like yourself that have far superior systems then I.Possibly even more listening experience then I.But one thing that I have learned over many years of listening is that in audio no one can say something of equal quality is better in a short period of time.This is true if everything else in the system is exactly the same and in this case if I read correctly it was not.
I'm sure all of us at one time or another thought product "A" was better then product "B" only to make another comparison a few days later and find that you now think the opposite.
I havn't heard the Talea and it very well may be the great tonearm that others say it is.
I recall the Graham and Wheaton shootouts.
(I preferred the Graham and had two over the years)Others purchased Wheaton's,They were not wrong.Both were and still are top performers.I guess what I am trying to say is simply "don't rush to judgement".And I do wish the maker of the Talea arm a successful journey.
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
Dgad, 10 steps,wonderful.I recall my son taking his first steps walking toward the turntable while Dizzy was blowing his horn on "No More Blues" from On The Riviera.
What happened to your Phantom ? Oh no did she.......
More to discover