Sota Millenia vs Kuzma Stabi reference vs VPI HRX

Hi Avphile. I heard a lot of great thgs abt kuzma airline. However I noticed that it works using some kind of air pump which need to be place far away in order not to hear hissing sound. I m discourage from purchasing it because of such inconvenience since my gears are in my living hall. TQ for the feedback

Audioblazer, I must say, I was shocked at how easy this arm to set up, and how quiet the Sil-Air compressor is. The hissing you mention is faint & I have only heard it twice in last few weeks. Kuzma includes about 30 metres of tubing, so you can put it just about anywhere. (I.E. Hole through floor to basement?). Do not let this noise issue discourage you. It is a non issue as far as I am concerned.

Regards.

Hi Audioblazer,
well I bought an adapter from Festor and adjusted it
to the Sil-Air compressor and now I do not hear the hiss
anymore.
Well if you can afford it go for the Kuzma-Reference
and the Kuzma Airline and mount the ZYX-Universe
This combo is perfect.

Regards.
Karl-Heinz

Sorry for the grave-dig. I am considering either the Kuzma Ref or the Sota Millenia. Nrchy, I am curious why you recommend the Cosmos over the Millenia?

FWIW,the Cosmos is far more beautiful(IMO)than the Millenia.It has the advantage of a "nested platter",not unlike the pricey Continuum tables(the belt and motor are not subject to as much dust/air borne pollution).Also,the Cosmos(I've owned three different mod/type-series I,III,and the IV which is fabulous,and a steal at the asking price)has a locked motor mount that keeps constant tension on the belt(it is also very silent),for a very(really,really accurate)precise and constant platter speed.
I believe the suspension is a little different(not positive),but the table is wonderful,and the vacuum aspect is absolutely effective,and very silent/reliable.
All tables mentioned are "wonderful",IMO.Yet,the Cosmos does have one weakness(from what I see from many hobbyists' choices)...it is simply too "realistically priced"!!AND has been around(and updated)for too long,in order for SO many audio hobbyists to "realize" just how fantastic,and reasonabley priced it is....A BARGAIN IMO!!...If it were advertised more(Sota is very low key here,and relies on word of mouth)and were priced FAR higher,and called something like "Ultimate Reference" there would be more sales.Silly,and just look at the web-site for a good education on it's features,advantages and benefits to the owner.
Best of luck.