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Any thoughts on the Avid Acutus?

Would be replacing Oracle Delphi V, Triplanar IV, Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum with the Avid, Triplanar VI, Benz Micro LP Ebony. My ears tell me I'd be nicely enhancing my former rig's sound with a similar but more dynamic sonic signature. Or is this an expensive lateral move?
khrys
narrod
1,064 posts
 
He isn't asking for general table,arm and cartridge recommendations but specifically about the Oracle and the Avid.
khrys OP
446 posts
 
Raul, very good advice. I ran a Lyra Parnassus/Graham 1.5 on a VPI TNT for some time and while I loved the sound it ultimately sounded slightly cool and lean (but what detail!). New space considerations brought me back to the Oracle and you can see I went for a decidedly warmer sound with the KRSP/Triplanar. I think I'm trying to split the difference between the KRSP and a Lyra Titan with the Benz Micro LP Ebony. To my ears it's faster, more detailed and extended than the former but warmer and less analytical than the latter. But I will definitely try the KRSP on the Acutus.
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rauliruegas
13,111 posts
 
Dear Khrys: Yes, you are right about those cartridges sound. Btw, the Parnassus likes the SME tonearms.

I think that you will like the Acutus KRSP sound.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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