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Kuzma 4Point vs Airline - is it worth the upgrade?

l have owned a Kuzma 4Point arm for a few years now mounted on a Kuzma Stabi XL2. l have the opportunity to change to a Kuzma Airline and was hoping to hear from members who have heard both and whether they think the switch is worthwhile. There is not much l can find on the net comparing the two.

For a similar cost l could add two motors to my XL2 converting it to an XL4, could the upgrade there be more significant than the Airline vs. 4Point?

Interested to hear fellow 'Goners opinions.

Cheers,
Simon
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hiho
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Jameswei: "Can you share with me your understanding of how the bearing is implemented? I am intrigued and itching with curiosity!"

2 points + 2 points = 4 points

Extra point: HiFi Plus review by Roy Gregory.

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jfrech
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jameswei: glad you said that on mikey's bearing description. I read it about 5 times over 3 days trying to figure out what I was missing ! Now I don't feel (quite) so stupid!

It is interesting the polarization on this arm. Some I respect above have a different opinion....I know lot's of variables...but surely not to this degree so I am assuming matching is critical overly ...
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jfrech
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Hiho, thanks for the pics ! Now I understand the bearing! So Mikey kept saying chatterless...seems like their can be chatter is this bearing to...maybe he means less via the 3 points in a cup. 4th on a post...
bpwalsh
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Jfrech: Two bearing points are the horizontal plane and are permanently hidden, and two points are in the vertical plane. The latter are clearly visible and are akin to two inverted unipivots. It's obvious when you see it.

Kuzma dealer.
bpwalsh
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Hiho, thank you as well. The photos are very helpful.
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