One turntable with two arms, or two turntables with one each - which would you prefer?
Which would you prefer, if budget allowed: one turntable with two tonearms or two turntables with one each? What would your decision criteria be?
And the corollary: one phono preamp with multiple inputs or two phono preamps?
Assume a fixed budget, but for the purposes of this question, the budget is up to the responder. Admittedly for this type of setup, there will be a sizeable investment once all components of the chain are factored in.
I'm curious to hear how people would decide for themselves the answer to this question. Or maybe you've already made this decision - what do you like about your decision or what would you differently next time?
Cheers.
@pindac Very nice. Is the sub-plinth beneath the main plinth, or is it a plinth within a plinth? Mine is 6 layers and sits on Townshend pods, but I might build a sub-plinth if I go for a second round.
One thing that decreased my cost importing the Panzerholz was having panels pre-cut and shipped in boxes as opposed to whole sheets that would have required a pallet. I will look into the others you mentioned as well. |
The Link will help with introducing information, that will supply a broader knowledge of D’fied Woods and show that densifying wood has been an evolving practice for nearly 100 years. Page 37, shows the Brands that are produced across the Glode, in my humble view, it is these Types of production, when produced to this standard and using the Adhesive Selected, that are the most beneficial to be used for a HiFi Set Up. Kaiser Speakers use P’holz for their Cabinets and refer to it as Tank Wood, there is a Article on this Company, that has a very good description of the valued properties available from P'holz. Other Speaker Brands and Kits are also utilising P'holz and Permali as well. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1347640/FULLTEXT01.pdf |
Actually it is. Many of us run two arms on our Michell Gyro and Orbe SE's...
I find Panzerholz very easy to work with. Sharp tools and lower Rpms. It machines very well. Its not hard to work with but it is hard on bits and blades due to the resins thus the need for lower rpm and less agressive use of tools to prevent the resins from burning onto the blades or bits used. |
It would be great to hear the thoughts of users of Densified Wood or Panzerholz, especially to be informed where they feel the merits of adopting the material has been detected. I will start by inferring there is strong suggestion being determined that an improvement is produced, resulting from how transferred energies are managed, where a notable difference for the better, is undoubtedly detected. In all experiences I have had of Panzerholz in use, there is a noticeable reduction of a distortion/coloration being presented through the speaker.
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I have two tables set up at the moment and a couple more that...well anyway. One of mine is stereo and the other is mono, which if you have room for it and the need is the most convenient option IMHO. Two arms on one TT is awkward for me to use because the arm along the back is difficult for me to reach/use/cue. That is me. I use one phono stage with two inputs and two SUTs. Part of that is just due to practical considerations of space and money. To the issue of need, as a jazz collector, at least in my case, a lot of my records are mono. I mono cartridge definitely outperforms a switch on the preamp and having a mono rig hooked up and ready to go at all times is a life saver as fas as I am concerned. |
