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Schroeder arms: order of merit?

For a long time I have been tempted by the elegant designs of Herr Schroeder, but, having missed the collapse of the dollar, I now find myself totally priced out of the market for the "Reference" arm. So, the question is, what are the relative merits of the Model 1 (if it still exists), the "DPS," and the "Reference." Surely some Audiogon aficionados will have tried all three and will have informed opinions. If so, please let the world at large know your conclusions. And, equally to the point, how do these arms compare with the Graham 2.2 and "Phantom," the Triplanar, and other highly regarded designs. The cartridge I now use is a Myabi, and my turntable is a Verdier Platine. I realize, of course, that "Comparisons are odorous."
lapaix
cello
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Sirspeedy,
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The only thing that Teres might be guilty of is having fallen in love with the Schroder Reference Arm.
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I have known him long enough to know that he would only offer a non-biased honest opinion. He is truly one of the good guys who is truly passionate about our great sport.
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I would assure you that Teres is far above being so calculating as to time a posting on Audiogon to coincide with Fremer's review. I will let him speak for himself, but I am assuming that it is merely coincidental.
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Rgds,
Larry
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sirspeedy70680e509
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BTW Larry,I'm coming to Florida next week (my dad's been under the weather,and I really must see him and my mom).Any places readily available,for me to hear a Shroder REF?I'll be in the Tamarack area,but will have my dad's auto available to me.I have no problem auditioning a REF,so long as I get in my tennis first!I'll be in from next thursday 'til tuesday,with my wife and daughter,but can steal away for the elusive REF?Get it?

BTW-this is really short notice,so I completely understand if there is NO REF available to audition!Best regards!
teres
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The timing of my Phantom audition was purely coincidental. In fact it's kind of funny story. Myself and the owner of the Phantom had just finished fine tuning and listening to both the Schroder and the Phantom and took a break for lunch. His wife brought in the mail and handed us the new Stereophile issue with the Phantom review. So our impressions were formed before seeing the review, but just barely...
cello
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Sirspeedy,
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I tried to email you and it bounced back to me (as it always has when I try to email you) with a message saying:
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" --- The message cannot be delivered to the following address. ---

sirspeedy70680@earthlink.net Mailbox unknown or not accepting mail.
550 sirspeedy70680@earthlink.net...User unknown ".
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Email me and I will respond to your email.
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Rgds,
Larry
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sirspeedy70680e509
1,064 posts
 
I think I stated, I believed the Teres comments were coincidence!I appreciated his input,greatly,and mentioned it too.Best wishe PS--Larry,how can I e-mail you??
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