Kuzma 4 Point Tonearm

@original poster,

The Kuzma 4point is now on my radar for a third tonearm for my system, a Transrotor Apollon TMD. Lots of positive reports in industry and in forums about the Kuzma 4point.

 I had also considered the Graham Elite or a top tier Schroeder...but, always seem to migrate to the 4point in my research, and from a close analog buddy of mine who suggested the Kuzma 4point.

I currently have two SME Vs that I use with my Soundsmith Sussaro, Benz LPS, and Benz Ruby Z, and Hyperion.

I plan on using a myriad of cartridges now and in the not too distant future on this tonearm; Soundsmith Hyperion, Air Tight PC1 Supremen, Air Tight Opus 1, and perhaps some other variant such as the Etsuro Gold, as well as something on the higher end scale from Koetsu.

I hope your listening sessions are going well and look forward to you posting your impressions.

Dear @randypeck  : Along the Kuzma tonearm great analog rig you own, the Etna is a first class quality performer. Congratulations  ! :

R.

Audioquest for life, you sure like phonograph stuff. The 4 point is a great arm. I like the 9 the best. I just ordered a Schroder CB 9". It will be in my hot little hands on Thursday but the turntable is still about 15 weeks away:-( I picked the Schroder over the CB because of the magnetic damping and antiskating which I feel is superior to the 4 points mechanical antiskating. It is also a lower mass arm which suites the cartridges I use. I prefer more compliant cartridges with advanced stylus profiles as I have seen enough evidence that convinces me record wear is much lower. The Clearaudio Charisma just blew me away. I now also have my first Soundsmith cartridge, The Voice ES which I am psyched to try but I'm waiting until I can put it in the Schroder. 

4 Point is ugly, look for Reed instead

@mijostyn,

Yes, sure love analog...it’s become more pronounced since I departed the military and get to enjoy life and music more since I am not traveling much anymore. 
But, the Dohmann Helix is a heck of a machine. Looks wonderful. What model are you getting? I was seriously considering the Transrotor Tourbillion which is close to the price class of the Döhmann Helix One Mk.2. Now, I have some research to do. 

Look forward to your listening impressions of the Döhmann Helix when you get it. 15 weeks is a long time to wait for that beast, holy cow. 
Interesting feedback regarding the Kuzma 4point mechanical antiskating vice the magnetic antiskating of the Schroeder. It would be interesting to measure lateral antiskating bearing resistance/friction of the Kuzma vs the Schroeder. What I am thinking is if the bearing has excessive friction and somewhat sticks causing antiskating to be problematic. I don’t think you have to worry about that with the Schroeder, outside the magnetic field losing its magnetic properties for whatever reason.