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High end turntables Why? 2 tonearms

Hello denziens of the analog lounge,

After looking at many high end statment turntables such as the antique Thorens reference to the latest word from Teres in direct drive the Certus 460. I am intrigued by this option. It reminds me of a cutting lathe more then a TT.

Would not the extra arm affect the reproduced nuances of the musical sound as much or more even then say a brass tone arm holder vs aluminum vs stainless steel vs wood to infinity and beyond?

Is this a way to have two approaches available when listening say to acoustic recordings and then a different point of view for classical or jazz with the other arm on the same platform ?

Would one have say two identical arms with different pickups or even two different arms with two different pickups.

Is there an advantage to two arms over two turntables other then the size of the foot print?

Your opinions would be appreciated. I am about to upgrade from my old but once state of the art JVC QL Y66F which while protecting my vinylhas always been "not as good" as the AR it replaced in 85. I love the Michell TT's as well as the Teres. I am not thinking about two tone arms, one Schroder will have to do.

This is just a way of introducing myself to the ladies and gentlemen of the forum.

yours truly
Joseph

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dan_ed
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Hi Gerry,

I'm curious as to what other arms you own, as well as the answer to Raul's question.

I see you're running a Basis 2500 Sig. I owned an older model 2500 but sold it last year to pursue a new table. Multi-arm capability was a requirement for me. I know you mentioned an interest in Teres and they are great tables. I encourage you to also consider Galibier.
dan_ed
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Yo, Gerry!
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jmcgrogan2
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Dan, you could e-mail Gerry.
I think he only has the one arm, a Graham 2.0. He states that he has three arm wands for his 2.0, already set up with different cartridges. Graham, as I'm sure you know, has interchangeable arm wands. So he is just changing arm wands on his Graham 2.0.
At least that's the way I understand him.
dan_ed
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Thanks, John. I've got a lot of things on my mind but reading comprehension doesn't seem to be one of them. :)
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groovey OP
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Thanks for the dialogue - it has been of great interest and value to me.

So many options it will take a great amount of consideration before deciding which TT with what two arms. I like the Teres and I also like the Michell-two completly different aesthetics and that shouldn't be a consideration.

Raul said it is the Music that matters, I agree most definatly Yes?

Best wishes to all

Joseph

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