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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
downunder
1,329 posts
 
Interesting the "product of the year" awards have not been published in HIFI+. Issue 61 does not go on sale til October 16th. Yet it is for all to see on the Kuzma wensite, even siting issue 60 - which it is not published in.

The review which I have read in issue 60 has the general Gregory raves. BTW, He has only used in on the Stabi XL, so comparison's on other table are to come. Interestingly he did not compare the 4point sonically to the Stabi airline arm which he has heard recently
sirspeedy OP
738 posts
 
Downunder makes a good point,but the fact is the 4 Point is a very unique design.I can understand a reviewer explaining his admiration without going down a list of "this does that better".

Also,with the reputation Kuzma has garnished,it is not a big stretch to assume(hope) the 4 Point is something special.

On paper it is very intriguing.That does not mean I,or anyone else needs to own it.

My Phantom is not going anywhere soon,and I really love the Graham stuff,but I am a fan of components that "appear" to push the envelope.....

The 4 Point fits that category.

I'll bet it makes waves,even as far as Shiraz country.Time will tell!

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breezer
118 posts
 
Has anyone heard the 4Point with a Dynavector XV-1s? Is it a good match? Is it a better match than with Phantom, Airline, Ikeda, etc?
Actually i have a Stabi Reference with old Mission Mechanic and Sumiko MDC800 and the mentioned XV-1s, but maybe i would like to try a new "super-arm".
Thanks for any comments
Balazs
bpwalsh
1,207 posts
 
A 4POINT was used on a Feickert turntable at RMAF with a Lyra Skala cartridge, and we are using a Shelter Harmony with the 4POINT here.

The XV-1s compliance is 10 x 10^-6 cm/dyne and weighs 12.6 grams. Comparatively the Lyra Skala compliance is 12x10^–6 cm/dyne at 100Hz and weighs 9 grams, while the Shelter Harmony compliance is 9 x 10^-6 cm/dyne and weighs 8.5 grams.
pojuojuo
92 posts
 
Hi guys, after some days with it I can say this is one of the mot neutral tonearms I've heard.
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