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Schroeder versus Tri-Planar

I've got a Graham 2.2 and I love it, but I'd also love to try a truly high-quality gimbaled arm. I'm curious whether there are people who have heard the Schroeder Model 1 and the Tri-Planar Model VII. The reviews on each are superb.

However Chris Brady on the Teres site describes the Tri-Planar as a bit bright and analytical - qualities I hate in audio equipment. He also describes the Schroeder as loose in the bass - not a good thing either, though he hypothesizes that the wood arm wands might alleviate that problem.

any experiences folks? Patrick
patrickamory
alanmkafton
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Having owned a Triplanar 6.5 for nearly one year, I can attest that it is *not* bright nor analytical. It is smooth, rock-solid, and highly resolving. In short, it is world class. I believe that Chris' setup was with version 4 or 4.5, and would agree with the others that there was likely a mismatch somewhere else. Terry Cain (of Cain & Cain) has been using a version 4 on his Teres for some time, and there is no brightness whatsoever, and I've heard it directly at three trade shows, in addition to his listening studio.

Peter Clark of Redpoint set up the latest Testa Rossa at VSAC with a brand new Triplanar 7....numerous pictures are available on the Positive Feedback Online site and on Audio Asylum (for VSAC coverage). This setup had many, many compliments, sonic and otherwise. As your Acoustic Solid One has a strong structural resemblance to the Redpoint, you would do well with the Triplanar....the two products are well-matched, imho.

As a standard disclaimer, I am a sales representative/dealer for Triplanar.
cmo
471 posts
 
Patrick,

A very cool system....... I am thinking about trying to find a Garard 301 to refurb and take the place of my VPI Aries...... Are you still happy with yours? Any suggestions? I have only ben looking for about a month but the prices are getting pretty steep....... $1,000-$1,500..... still worth is IYHO?

Thanks

Chris
sirspeedy70680e509
1,064 posts
 
Chris,just some unqualified input.Since my system has been down,for a few months,I have been spending a good bit of time getting as much info,on the designs interesting me,from the web.Obviously the table/arm/cart interface is very appealing to me,and I must state(something you probably know already)that the 301 (fully "tricked out")seems to be a VIABLE alternative to the "big boys".I have noticed many hobbyists,with lots of experience,and wonderful systems(like yours)seem to migrate to a highly modded version of the 301.The capstan drive seems quite viable to me,and makes sense.Also,I have seen a wide variety of plinths employed.Fascinating!Based on the interesting system you own,it really seems to be a nice choice.There is something to be said about unique,one of a kind set-ups,and yours seems to be wonderful,and a great candidate for a "super-301"!
Try looking at Blueangel audio.com,for a fascinating picture of one,of many unique plinth alternatives.This table(maxed out) does seem to offer Heirloom appeal,once subjected to a high quality mod.

Best!
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