Dear @drbond : As an alternative to SME Kuzma is very good but the SME TTs are little better.
Why not mix both?, SME TT and the Kuzma tonearm.
R.
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
I've recently upgraded most of my system, but I still have a Rega P8, with Linn Krystal cartridge, which I like, but I've heard that there may be better options.
I have Sound Lab electrostatic speakers, Ypsilon Hyperior amplifiers, an Ypsilon PST-100 Mk2 pre-amplifier, and am thinking about an Ypsilon phono stage to match with my system, and a turntable/cartridge. I listen to almost entirely classical, acoustic music.
Based on my very limited knowledge, and simple research, I've been looking at three brands, each of which is a different type of turntable: SME (suspension), AMG (mass), and Technics (direct drive).
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of turntables, and of those in particular?
Thanks.
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Mijo, If I had a 10-inch bar, I would consider making porn movies. But I don’t want to store my meat in a vacuum. We had excellent take-out Chinese food last night at the home of a close friend. Tomic, Thank you for the compliment re the Beveridges. I bought them about 6-7 years ago on a lark and based on my longstanding curiosity about them. I have nursed them through many teething problems, mostly in my case due to the amplifiers’ tendency to oscillate. I think I have solved the problems with my particular amplifiers long term, and I have always been happy I bought the speakers in the first place. For those who don’t know, the Beveridge Models 2 and 2SW are ESL-type panels that are very unique among ESLs in almost every aspect of their design. They are driven by Beveridge amplifiers that sit at the base of the speaker so that the speaker rests on top of its amplifier. There is no transformer in the signal path and no speaker wire at all, because of the direct connection. Also, unlike every other ESL I know about, there is no bias supply, because the diaphragms are held at zero volts and are conductive. The 2SWs are only good down to about 80Hz and require outboard woofer supplementation and of course an electronic crossover. For low bass, I use a pair of Transmission Line cabinets that I built in the 70s for KEF B139 woofers, driven by a 50W Threshold amplifier. |
I have heard both at some length, price to price the SME's are better sounding than the AMG's, more revolving, better built, and have better resale value. SME's main business is UK military supplies, they will never go broke and they will service almost any product they have made. |
Contrary to earlier statements by @mijostyn I have seen the Kuzma 4Point11 fitted to SME/20 & 30 TT's. There are a couple of examples on the Kuzma website. It is a straight bolt on with the SME adapter provided by Kuzma. |
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