Naim Aro to replace my Schroder No. 2?

Completely agree with Doug. Also, if it was lifted from a DPS it may be a highly upgraded version of the No.2 (usually Reference Magnets and Reference wiring) and even be a bit further up the Schroeder chain.

Dear Shsohis: Like Doug states is the tonearm/cartridge matching a little more important than the TT/tonearm one.

If your cartridge is performing good in your tonearm then IMHO you don't need to move anywhere other that a sure and precise change of tonearm that you can hear in your system and that you like it more.

If what you read does not have a " commom sense " explanation then it has no value.

Noitthingham and Naim are UK companies that like other UK ones support between each other, nothing wrong with that. Where do you read about? remember?

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul

Contact me backchannel b/c I will buy your Schroder arm.

Thanks,
Mark

I have a Spacedeck, and I have used an SME IV, Micro Seiki MA 505, Moerch UP-4 and Moerch DP-6 on it. All sounded great, and only the UP-4 was a unipivot. The Spacedeck works well with any competent arm.

I have also owned a Naim ARO on my LP12, and did not like it at all, finding it thin, bright and bass light. The ARO divides opinion between those who like it a lot and those who can't bear it. Buying one would therefore be a risky proposition.

You already have a great arm and a great turntable - stop worrying and buy some records.

What everyone said before me. Keep the Schroeder and and enjoy your music.

Invest in a Mint LP arc protractor if you have not done so already (assuming that you don't already have an arc protractor). This will open your eyes and will likely be the best $100 you will have ever spent on a hi-fi system.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier