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Is it worth this tonearm?

Hi folks,

I have been slowly upgrading my analog playback and have come to the final decision, which tonearm? Through Mehran, who is a fine gentleman, I have been able to aquire the Amazon referenze TT and the Atmos ZYX cartridge.

Lastly I must decide on tonearms. Tripanar or Moerch DP6. The combo of the triplanar and ZYX has been well documented and from my research, Moerch and ZYX less so. I suppose what I am wondering is the Triplanar worth the extra funds? Will I have that much more satisfaction over the Moerch?

I will say, I listen mostly to rock, blues, jazz. Also, I am not the type that is going to play around with the arm much. Once I get it tuned in, which I don't mind spending time doing, I do not want to fiddle around much, like say changing the VTA between a 180 gram record and a normal record. I'm more of a get it right, set it and let her play.

Thanks for any input and guidance.

Peter
mariasplunge
mariasplunge OP
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You guys are just grand. My learning curve is just immense in the analogue arena, and I thank you two. I'll be getting the triplanar in about two weeks, of course I will not be able to play it until I get the Doshi, which will be sometime in September I imagine. But when I do get it, I'll set it up, refer to the tips and tricks and of course will be in contact with all my novice questions.

Cheers gentleman.
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audiotomb
1,112 posts
 
Marias

can you find an intermediate phono stage?
something you get a deal on and sell near cost?

another option is get the Loricraft and start cleaning so you can hit the ground running in September

I've been waiting since january, but had an intermediate vinyl option

in the meantime you'll have fun chasing down all those stellar lps
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Good suggestion. I bought a Rogue 99 Magnum to use until Nick finished my Alaaps. (That's a full function line stage.) Sold within a week of re-listing it.
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