Dover, Those side weights are a feature I mentioned once before in reference to tonearms that have a high effective mass in the horizontal plane. As I am sure you know, that is the raison d'etre for the side weights, in the case of the DP8. The idea being you want a high effective mass in the horizontal plane so that when the LP calls for reproducing a low frequency signal, the tail will not wag the dog, so to speak; the cartridge will be held stationary with respect to lateral movement while the stylus is then able to trace the wide horizontal swings required for low bass response. I'm sure you know this; I am repeating it for the benefit of some others who have criticized linear trackers along with all other tonearms with high effective mass in the horizontal plane, a la Mike Fremer, who rarely misses an opportunity to bring up the subject. The Dynavector, which I own too, is another example of a tonearm that introduces damping to hold the cartridge steady in the horizontal. I feel that the DV does a good job with bass response, but I have never heard a Morch. What would be the opposite argument? Fremer never makes the argument very well except to assert that "you want" horizontal and vertical effective mass to be about the same.
Morch DP-8 arm on a Helix Two turntable
Hello everyone. I am exploring putting a Morch DP-8 tonearm on a Helix Two turntable. I would like opinions from people who own the DP-8 specifically on how easy is to calibrate, how is its tracking and how accurate are the low frequencies. What is your accompanied cartridge(s)? I assume your system is capable of reproducing accurately instruments below 50Hz. Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond.
- ...
- 41 posts total
- 41 posts total