Ultimate Turntable search...OMA K5 or ?

Oftentimes a radically different design seems jarring and ugly at first and then with time it grows on you. It is integral to human behavior-we are initially drawn to the subjective impressions we are accustomed to. One need only look to automobile design. But as with the Pontiac Aztec and any number of other cars, sometimes ugly just remains ugly. Besides bringing as many problems to the table (pun) as they solve, I have never seen a radial tracking arm that I consider to be esthetically pleasing. I agree that the Schroeder designed arm to the OMA is hideous and reminiscent of a rust-belt highway bridge. The Caliburn Cobra arm always looked hideous to me too. That said, so many of the all-out no-expense spared products have a certain sameness to them-looking like moon-rover equipment. Tech-Das excels at this. 

But always, always, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  I still like the looks of the K3.  I even like the Schroeder arm that goes with it.  Both harken back to Art Deco designs of the 30s.  If you don't like Art Deco, that's OK with me. I also like the GW and Golden Gate bridges that share a certain look with the Schroeder.

Now that thing in your photo? I find it rather off-putting; the tonearms and the big feet seem to form a barrier around the platter, where I have to get to in order to deal with the LP.  I don't fancy two-arm TTs, because the rear mounted tonearm is difficult to manipulate and because it is very difficult also to clean the stylus of the cartridge mounted at the rear.

Dear @lewm  : Thwe issue is not what you posted. Manufacturers at those high prices like to " talk " showing no single spec.

@mattdrummer  said that transient response is the critical subject for him and I have to tell 2 things:  first is that matt is only the second gentleman  in this and  other forums I attend or attended that mentioned transient response that's is where MUSIC reproduction at home start and is not only critical but the most important characteristic in any room/system at any price levels.

Second is that those two TT specs ( w/f and speed stability ) are the most important for that TRANSIENT RESPONSE . Everything is important but always where starts the MUSIC reproduction develpment is there.

Btw, the other audiophile that posted about was me.

R.

Dear Raul, OMA wrote the ad copy.  OMA is not really the manufacturer; they are sellers in the US.  I am sure the specs could be accessed if needed. I don't feel like we disagree but perhaps you do.

I have been investigating the R&D into organic origin resin composites and looking to see if they have yet been utilised for Audio Purposes.

I have recently discovered info about organic resin composites of which one type is now used within the Formula 1 Industry.

I have now learned the Esoteric Grandioso T1 has used this same material type in part of its construction. 

I can't help but sense the wood used on the chassis is a Phenolic Resin Impregnated Densified Wood. I am OK to be proved wrong, but with Linn now utilising the same material it makes sense to guess that way.