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Has anyone heard the Kuzma 4 Point arm?

Since there is SO much great,original thinking going on in Audiogon these days(not from me)I thought I might scoop those curious folks,and provide some fuel for thought.

I've been following the "word of mouth" about this arm for quite some time.It just tweaked my interest,because it seemed such a novel idea(and I had bought a new arm in the last few months,though a different design)but I knew little about it....Until now!!

This arm has just gotten a "Product of the Year Award" from the latest HiFi Plus(Roy Gregory).He goes on to proclaim this "original" design as a breakthrough in analog replay!!!

I know,a "reviewer's opinion,but c'mon,it's fun! -:)

Now,in case you don't know,Roy Gregory has been thoroughly reviewing some amazing arms in the last few issues,and does seem to know a thing about analog replay,so his incredible enthusiasm for this new "4 Point" arm is eye opening!!

Of course I am very curious about the potential performance this arm can bring to the table,because I am SO enamored with the Air-Line arm,and if this is competitive,we might be able to get closer to a "linear's performance envelope"(though this one is a pivot).

You can download the review on the Kuzma web-site,so have a fun read.

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sirspeedy
donaudio
129 posts
 
I have just got my 4 point tonearm setup a few weeks ago on a Kuzma Reference TT. It is amazing. I previously used a Well Tempered Reference. The machining and adjustability are fabulous. Through the grapevine I have heard that it is better than the Airline. Can't compare it to the Triplanar or Graham which were also on my short list because I haven't heard them but I am extremely happy with it and won't be looking for another analog setup in the forseeable future.
bpwalsh
1,201 posts
 
Yes, it was demonstrated at the CES this past January on a Kuzma Stabi XL. Franc Kuzma was present and showed me one that was cutaway to show the inner workings. It won't be surprising to see reviews by US publications as well. It is very doubtful that Kuzma would ever need to do a Mk II version.

We are going to have the 4Point arm here on the Stabi Reference.

Dealer disclosure.
sirspeedy OP
738 posts
 
Well,for the "only" reason that I am an overy curious nut,I've got to say the design looks to be stunning,from everything I've digested already(quite a bit actually).

I certainly love my Phantom,and the Graham seems to be the logical choice in the U.S. due to the weak dollar,but "this" design,not to mention the "incredible" review given by "the usually down to Earth" Roy Gregory,has my juices flowing....I' just a fan,no more.

One reason I started the thread.

If it's as good as I've heard,not to mention the apparent design strengths,I'll bet it becomes quite popular!

This definitely does not diminish my admiration of the Phantom,Tri,or other great arms, yet.....

This Roy Gregory review does seem to suggest that it is a "new dawn" in analog replay(his exact words),based on the design,and performance....

THAT is a BOLD statement!!!

I have a friend who knows R.G. and he suggests R.G. does not get this enthusiastic,unless the product is special.

Yeah,we'll be hearing about this alot I presume.

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thomasheisig
568 posts
 
One of my audiophile friends owns the 4P, a Phantom and a Airline Arm.
He told me, when he compared those on his turntable, there is no clear winner. Each of these Arms has some lights, when I asked him, "is the 4P sonically better than the Phantom?" he said "no, they are different in some areas".
And I think so too, the 4P is a 11" Arm, R.G. prefers 12" in general, so I don't wonder about his Statement.
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