Moerch DP6 or UP 4

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

I agree that the UP4 is a unipivot, but I don't know if I would call the DP6 a regular pivited arm. I would more describe it as a unipivot with horizontal stabilization. Take a look at the technical details at the Moerch site. They explain it far better than I can.

Yes, I have a DP6, and love it.

Enjoy,
Bob

UP = unipivot
DP = dual pivot

all info at moerch website www.moerch.dk/

Hi
Thanks a lot for your responses . Do you know what is the impact of UP or DP technologie on the sound ?

Happy new year to all of you

tenmus

to my knowledge there are some that prefer one over the other, with the UP-4 being most often characterized as "lively," and the DP-6 as "refined." of course one's own results would depend on system context and synergy. there is also a significant price differential if budget is a concern. personally, i am the happy owner of a DP-6, and would say it lacks nothing in the "liveliness" department.

perhaps sorasound (the audiogon dealer) could give you some input and perspective. he (mehran) answers emails promptly and is a friendly, communicative, and intelligent fellow.