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How would you rate the Well Tempered Reference Arm

Anybody have direct comparisons with other arms? Where does it stand in the marketplace? I currently have a VPI Super Scoutmaster plinth w/SDS ,Super Platter, Periphery ring, HRX record weight, SAMA and a WT Ref. Arm w/Benz Ruby 3. I'm wondering if I'd be better off with one of VPI's arms. Which one (if any) would overtake the WTA? Or,what other brand in the general price range would be better? Discuss,please.
mred
lewm
13,722 posts
 
In my friend's system, mounted on a WT Reference tt, the Reference tonearm sounds overdamped, and it appears to BE overdamped when one manipulates the tonearm. I think the viscous damping can be adjusted, however. You would know better than I.
donaudio
129 posts
 
I have used the WT Reference system for over 15 years and have not found the arm to be overdamped. The damping can be adjusted from no damping to overdamping. The paddle that goes into the silicone fluid can be adjusted or removed.
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curio
305 posts
 
10-22-08: Donaudio
I have used the WT Reference system for over 15 years and have not found the arm to be overdamped..

Me too!.. I had a Well Tempered Reference TT with its arm and I enjoied alot , great TT but it needs a fussy setup
Pratically not a TT for an analog newbie but for an advanced one
I changed mine for a SME 20/A
thomasheisig
568 posts
 
I did use this arm for several years and it did the job very well. I am still a fan of the WT Reference and its Arm. There is much more worse out there. It has the right PRAT.
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