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The Palladian-A step beyond

The new cartridge from Acoustical Systems may finally be the LOMC to fully realise the theoretical advantages of the genus.
And convince those long-suffering audiophiles to whom the 'modern' MC presentation has been anathema to 'live sound'....that the realism of vintage LOMCs like the SPUs and FR-7 series has finally been recaptured 👀
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ct0517
2,041 posts
 
Nandric - I rank Ikeda 9 cantileverless versions above Decca kinds.

Nikola
Do you think that maybe..... .just maybe....this bias could be based on the tonearms you own; compared to the reference tonearms for each of these designers ?

What do you think ?

I submit example one.

The Ikeda tonearm.

http://dagogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Ikeda-407-1.jpg

I submit example two.

The Decca Reference tonearm.

http://www.needledoctor.com/London-Decca-Reference-Tonearm

Do you still think I would prefer the Ikeda design ?

8^0


@Folkfreak, Fleib - thx for that info.

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nandric
4,086 posts
 

Dear Chris, The only linear arm I owned was the (old) Rabco.

At present I use FR-64 S (silver), FR-64S (copper), Ikeda 345

(copper) , Reed 3 P, Triplanar VII and Sumiko 800 with all 6

countrer weights. My phono-pres are Basis Exclusive (gold)

and Klyne PX 3.5 with Denon AU-S1 SUT. All those tonearms

can be used with Ikeda 9 CR. Alas I can't afford Decca Ref.

nor the Palladian (grin). I see that you become my (former) rich

compatriote but I don't see why your Decca should sound better

in whatever tonearm.


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rauliruegas
13,103 posts
 
Dear @ct0517 : What is so " special " in that Decca tonearm?

Please read this:


""" 

With little difficulty, I fitted a Koetsu Urushi, and it was blindingly obvious that this arm was optimised for the behaviour of a London-née-Decca. The London/Koetsu combination lacked the openness, air and power provided by the SME Series V, and this swap also revealed its one downside. Beyond, that is, its unappealing construction and styling, which hardly suggest £2.5k.

SCARY DEMEANOUR
Tersely put, the performance lacks the absolutely robust, carved-from-solid image specificity and sheer mass of the SME Series V. Bass is well-controlled and beautifully taut, but it’s missing that mammoth-stomping-on-a-caveman weight that is beloved of orchestral music lovers and Kodo-drumming aficionados. """"


Could be better than the Ikeda but the Ikeda is not something to die for, neither.


Regards and enjoy the music,

R.

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rauliruegas
13,103 posts
 
Dear @ : You link trying to tease me makes me laugh and I mean it, I like that you tube link that unfortunatelly helps nothing in the main subjects here. If that is your " common sense " contribution to the thread then that can explain each single word in your posts including your " review ".

Why don’t do a favor to all of us putting some ligth in the next statement you posted:


""" AS product yet they try to destroy their credibility through attacking their design attributes, """"

Any one here and elsewhere wants that you tell us in each one product which one are all its design atributes and compared with....... Could you? other product owners?

Thank’s in advance.

Btw, I told you that if I was wrong that you post and tell me where and why I'm wrong and I'm still waiting for you other than more you tube or histories that is mainly what you showed in this thread.


Regards and enjoy the music,
R.


fleib
1,124 posts
 

Man, this forum sucks. Looks like some people go back and edit their post, but there is no notice of an edit. 

Did any of you AS fan boys bother to look up the titanium type?  Why was the formula in the review? You don't have to read German to cut and paste. I looked it up days ago and it's the only thing I asked Brakemeier about specifically. 

It's a relatively new type made for high temps, up to 600° C. They use it inside jet engines and similar applications. Doesn't seem appropriate unless the aluminum content is high. That might make it softer and easier to work? 

Seems like some people will say anything to protect their investment or promote their friend. Nandric, you got on my case when I criticized Raul. You declared you friendship for him, but now he's the Mexican who failed to produce a tonearm. You're a great friend.

Folk freak is the only Palladium owner here with a lick of sense.

Not sure why I'm wasting time here. I have a thread 77 pages long with over 15K posts. If I wanted abuse I could always pick a fight there. Thought I might be able to go back and say something interesting about this product or company other than the same pretentious BS. That's what the dumb head question was about - exploring all avenues and .... oh, never mind.


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