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Sumiko Celebration Arming

Hello all. I recently stumbled across a used Sumiko Celebration - a cartridge I have not previously owned but about whose virtues and characteristics I have read with interest. Wondering of those who have owned a Celebration, which arms on which you have hung this cartridge. One which arms have you experienced the best synergy, all else equal? I'd like to identify an arm (VTA adjustment a MUST) to mate with this critter. SME, maybe?

Oh yeah, the question of budget will arise. Let's say no more than $1800 new/$100o used and not at all afraid to go $400 if that proves the best match (if ya catch my drift, in that regard).

Thanks in advance for all comments.
4yanx
gregadd
574 posts
 
Did not mean to insult just cross refrencing to Raul's comments which have been extensive. it was a suggestion as to maybe why no one had commented.
4yanx OP
1,576 posts
 
No, no problems, but thanks. I did not take offense to your post.
sberger
146 posts
 
im using a celebration with the jmw9 on my scoutmaster and it's a terrific combination. vta adjustment is easy, although technically not on the fly.
4yanx OP
1,576 posts
 
Hey there, Spence. On the fly isn't particularly important, though nice. Glad to hear someone piping in, here!
monk
120 posts
 
I love mine on a Basis Vector. I don't have on the Fly VTA, but the dual bearing, uni-pivot in silicone really allows for serious fine tuning. In addition to VTA, VTF, super stable azimuth and antiskate, the amount of damping can really dial in all the above. It can be a tweakers dream, as well as a set and forget arm as well. I can't say enough positive things about everything from prat and involvement, to soundstaging (like larger than room size headphones).... I can't listen to cd's anymore as they just don't come anywhere close to the real music the Celebration/Basis combo provide me. Some carts can sound lifeless on the Basis TT, but not the Celebration/Vector! BIGGGG involement/enveloping sound here. I keep thinking about a backup, but this thing looks new after almost 800 hours use! If it lasts the Decade my Sumiko Talisman S lasted, I'd be VERY happy(still keep this around as a backup, and it may make a trip to VanDenHul for a Rebuild someday).
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