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Schroder sq and the new talea

I heard there was to be a fun time of learning and comparing of these two arms at the rmaf. Since the talea is relatively new, it still has to stand the test of time with comparisons on other tables, other systems and the selective and subjective tastes of discerning audiophiles! There is to be a comparison in one of the rooms at the rmaf this year, which i wasnt able to make. I would be curious to hear some judicial, diplomatic, friendly talk about how they compared to each other in the same system and room. I currently own the origin live silver mk3 with a jan allaerts mc1bmk2 and am enjoying this combo but have become curious about the more popular "superarms" Hats off to both frank and joel.

I hope this thread draws more light rather than heat. If someone preferred one arm over the other it would be OK. With all the variables it doesnt mean that much to me. What matters to me is what it sounds like to me and in my room. With that said...

What was your bias? was it for the schroder or the talea?

cheers!...
vertigo
jtinn
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I think it was a complete waste of time. At the last minute Frank decided he did not want to use the same cartridge so there was no real way to compare apples to apples.

Given the circumstances, I thought both sounded good, but I preferred the Talea setup the way it was. I thought it sounded more natural and lifelike.
jtinn
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Oh, I also forgot that Frank Schroeder also, at the last minute, decided to use a different phonostage that cost about $20,000 and the Talea went through the one in the integrated Atma-Sphere preamp. Nothing against the Atma-Sphere, but it certainly goes to show how ridiculous this "event" was.

Everyone that I spoke with that attended felt hoodwinked by the last minute "changes" and were rightfully upset.
mosin
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I suppose the thing that struck me most was the camaraderie between Frank and Joel. They continued to talk with one another way after the event was over. My take is that whatever flavor you prefer it has been created by guys who genuinely have passion for what they are doing. It's art, you know.

Besides, I got to hang with an icon of mine, David Shreve. That was good.
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