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Sumiko Celebration Arming

Hello all. I recently stumbled across a used Sumiko Celebration - a cartridge I have not previously owned but about whose virtues and characteristics I have read with interest. Wondering of those who have owned a Celebration, which arms on which you have hung this cartridge. One which arms have you experienced the best synergy, all else equal? I'd like to identify an arm (VTA adjustment a MUST) to mate with this critter. SME, maybe?

Oh yeah, the question of budget will arise. Let's say no more than $1800 new/$100o used and not at all afraid to go $400 if that proves the best match (if ya catch my drift, in that regard).

Thanks in advance for all comments.
4yanx
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Yes, the Vector is a great arm. It is very stable and as Monk said it can be tuned far more than many people realize. I have not tried the Vector/Celebration combo but the compliance is close to the Benz Glider that I have tried on the Vector. I found that I liked the Glider better on the 2.2 and preferred a lower compliance on the Vector along with somewhat less dampening oil. The Vector is rock steady. I found the Vector and 2.2 to be very close but it really depends on what cartridge is being used.

I may still get a Model 3 someday.
4yanx OP
1,576 posts
 
What I'd really like to do is find is a Mission Mechanic and see what the Celebration sounds like on that arm. Just for kicks! :-)
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rauliruegas
13,101 posts
 
Dear 4yanx: I try my Celebration not only in the SME tonearm but on the Mission Mechanic, Audiocraft and the Morech DP6. The Mission Mechanic is in some aspects similar to the SME one but it does not match very well with the Celebration. Other than the SME I like it mated with the DP6 but nothing that I already heard is near to the Celebration/SME combo.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
4yanx OP
1,576 posts
 
I have access to an SME. Someone please send to me a Mechanic such that I can provide a second opinion (same or different) in this comparison. ;-)
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