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Moerch DP6 or UP 4


HI

Could somebody explain to me the difference between the Moerch DP6 and the UP 4 tonearms.
What is different technically and sonically speaking?
What is the best match with a Verdier TT

Thanks
tenmus
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paladin
227 posts
 
Hi,
I use the Gold 12" blue dot DP6 on my Verdier with a ZYX Universe & Clearaudio Insider Reference Wood & get excellent results.
Happy New Year!
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goldorak
89 posts
 
If you go to the Morch site, it will be explained. But basically the DP6 is a regular pivoted arm and the UP4 is a unipivot.
salectric
755 posts
 
Do a search at Vinyl Asylum for a post by Fretless regarding both Moerch arms. He has a UP-4 and has listened to the DP-6 as well.

I have used a DP-6 with 12" red wand for nearly 3 years, and have been very pleased with it. It sounds very good and it is flexible with cartridge matching. Some people will not like the feel of the UP-4 since the unipivot causes it to flop around when you handle it. That doesn't necessarily affect the sound, but it can affect how you interact with the arm which is important for long term satisfaction. The DP-6 has a very solid feel.

Dave
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