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Kiseki Purple Heart vs Clearaudio Stradavari

I am leaning heavily toward purchasing the Clearaudio Innovation Wood/Universal 9 Tonearm, of which I was able to audition with the Clearaudio Stradivari.  It sounded wonderful but my heart was set on the Purple Heart which I have not heard, just hear people talk about it with such passion.  Not that I don't trust my own ears I just appreciate feedback from the community if anyone has experienced a direct comparison.
xagwell
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If you go the Purple Heart route, make sure to purchase it through a reputable dealer who stands behind their products and who will not pass you off to the manufacture if there is a problem. Purple Hearts had some quality control issues when reintroduced. 
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mijostyn
8,496 posts
 
You will have no such problem with Clearaudio. Their customer support at least in the States is first class which I can say from personal experience.
xagwell OP
132 posts
 
Appreciate your responses as always.  Makes sense to buy locally and get the Stradivari and support.  Just was so curious about obtaining the passion that people describe the purple heart with.  I'm sure either will sound great with my Maggies.
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