Dynavector DV-507 Mk II ?

Has anyone had the chance to audition/buy the Dynavector DV-507-II arm? The jointed arm design looks cool, how does it sound? $4K, worth it?

consttraveler04-30-2003 8:55pm

twl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,251 posts 04-30-2003 at 11:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some people really like this arm, some don't. It has an interesting design which solves some important problems, but unfortunately creates others. Whatever the opinions, it is a very well made arm. I personally feel that you could do better for less money.
zaikesman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,017 posts 05-01-2003 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah, but you won't look that cool for twice the money... :-)
consttraveler OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 05-01-2003 at 01:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Zaikesman: The looks are what attracted me, but I have been working as an engineer for over 20 years and immediately saw some structural and dampening advantages to a jointed arm. The anti-skate is also interesting. Using a magnetic device "should" apply even pressure for the width of an LP, while the hanging weight found on most high-end arms is, at best, applying a smoothly changing ammount of pressure across the LP. TWL: What problems are created? I am considering this arm for use on a (future purchase) Teres with a wood plinth. Dave