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Give the Oracle an 'arm...

It's difficult to find a dealer that has analog equipment on display, so I'd like to ask the enlightened. Of the following three 'arms, which would work best: Graham 2.0, Kuzma Stogi or Wilson-Benesch Act 2.0. Does anyone have cartridge recommendations? I'm also using an EAR 834P, Bryston 3B-ST, Totme Model 1 Sig and Cardas Neutral Ref. and Cross Bi-Wire.
sgh
sgh OP
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Thanks for the responses I don't know if I will ever be able to hear an 'arm on the 'table before purchase, so I'd like to ask Khrys a question. If I put a Graham on the Oracle, what will I be missing? Will the system become too neutral, will I miss out on some warmth? Would the right cartridge give me more of those?
khrys
446 posts
 
Sgh, IMO the Graham does indeed "neutralize" the Oracle somewhat and you may like that. My Oracle/Triplanar is certainly not the most accurate but I really like the way it sounds. I have tended to put more accurate cartridges in the arm but I'm sure you could get a nice synergy between a more romantic cartridge like a Koetsu with the Graham on the Oracle. I have not been entirely satisfied with the armboard for the Oracle and the Graham.
rade01ad
3 posts
 
If you like it warm, rich, detailed, open, airy, deep, and explosive when needed, try Morch DP-6 with Clearaudio Victory H. And your Oracle will even look better.
sedond
1,387 posts
 
i currently use a sumiko premiere ft-3 on my oracle - it's nice, but i, too, think i could do better. so, i ordered an origin-live-modified rega rb-250 w/adjustable-vta mounting-base. according to origin-live, it's supposed to be even better than their modified rb900 - the stock-version of which is known to be a giant-killer in its own right. should arrive any time, now; i am looking forward. and, the price is reasonable enuff, that i had enuff $$$ left-over for one of their dc power-supplies - another claimed giant-killer. the whole package runs ~$700usa, delivered. (i passed on their interconnects; would have added ~$100). should help my oracle, which has all mk-v mods excepting its stock power-supply. i think it would take a *lot* more money to better this set-up. doug
khrys
446 posts
 
Doug, I like your set-up very much. After much experience and heartache I can attest the Oracle's superiority save the Walker, Forsell and Rockport. Unless you have an extra $50k to invest, buy the Oracle's Turbo power supply. It produces an uncompromising midrange with literally perfect tonal accuracy. Don't be deceived by the hype.
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