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Scheu/Eurolab TT - which tonearm, mat

I am about to buy a Scheu/Eurolab PremierII turntable, probably with a 50mm-platter. I am undecided, however, about the tonearm-choice: Does it pay to go with one of the Scheu-arms (especially the Cantus or the new Tacco), or should I rather buy a used SME series IV or V? Anyone compared/switched? Another question for the flimsy wiring of the Scheu-arms: Anyone replaced them with sth else? And lastly: What is the best TT-mat for the Premier? Living Voice Mystic Mat, Ringmat, Extreme Phono-Non-Felt, or sth else. (I even thought about testing a blue leather mat made by Acoustic Solid, it does look so nice...)
hassel
cmk
397 posts
 
The specs of your cart -
Mass 9.6g
Compliance 16cu

It would be recommended to stick to arms with an effective mass below 14g to get a resonant freq of above 8hz.

The Mystic Mat does have a positive effect on the Scheu premier table.

http://www.soundscapehifi.com/lv.htm
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rauliruegas
13,057 posts
 
Dear Hassel: The Moerch DP-6 tonearm its mates very well with the Premier TT and will do an exellent job with your Ortofon cartridge: precision headshell and red dot version.
Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Ahh!

Do consider what Rauliruegas said. That would be a gorgeous looking rig.
c123666
871 posts
 
The Morch also can accomodate different arm wands from Morch so you can use just about any cartridge your heart desires.
eyiu
7 posts
 
Being a proud owner of the DP6 and Premier mkII, I have to say it's a very decent setup that rival my friend's rig in excess of +US$5000-8,000 .

For best value, you may want to go with a used DP-6 that pop up time to time.

If you need any specifics, feel free to give me a buzz. I think another good try may be the Cantus arm from Scheu as well.
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