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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!...
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halcro
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Sebastian, DaVinci 12" Grandezza is not a great match for the XV1s. The ZYX Universe is a far better proposition in that arm.
A one cartridge comparison may not be decisive?

And Bill yes..........this is a nightmare.
t_bone
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All right all, on three....

"HI BOB!!!"
lewm
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So here's an interesting question, raised by Halcro's comment: The XV1-s and the ZYX Universe are very similar, in that they are both low compliance, low-ish output MCs. What property would cause one of them to sound very much better in the Grandezza compared to the other? Without ever having owned either, I am guessing that the Dynavector body may weigh much more than that of the ZYX; is that the case?
jazdoc
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Sebastian's and Halcro's comments are interesting.

I've heard the older generation XV1-s and the ZYX on the Talea and Triplanar VIIu and it was no comparison: the XV1-s was much better.

I have also compared the older generation XV1-s and the A90 and although a much closer call, I prefer the A90.

Unfortunately, haven't had the chance to compare the current XV1-s and the A90...suspect that one might come down to personal taste.
lewm
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Jazdoc, Your first sentence almost made me laugh. I thought you were going to comment on the respective tonearms. Instead you commented on the cartridges. (Surprise is the core of humor.) I think Halcro was talking about tonearm/cartridge matching, not about the relative merits of the two cartridges, but that is for him to say. Did you also come away with a "feeling" about Triplanar vs Talea?
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