Anyone using Schroeder arms? Opinions pls.

Hi 4yanx

Where did you get to hear the Schroeder on the SME. Was there a custom arm board used. How did you like it say compared to SME's own arm.

Paul

Yes, there was a custom board drilled. I like the SME arms, myself. Will contact you with further detail.

Hi 4yanx
Can you share what you heard with the arm shootout? A field report perhaps?

I didn’t listen to a Schroeder Model 2
But
I did a comparison between a Graham 2.0 de Luxe and a Schroeder Model 1.
The Schroeder Model 1 Arm Tube was specially made for the Takeda cartridge.
Table was a Basis Debut V vacuum with a replaceable Arm Board and both Arms were fitted with a Takeda Miyabi Alnico Cartridge.

Generally said, that Arm has no weak bass response, has a excellent soundstage and headroom and it’s presentation can be described as ‘ natural ‘. Personally I did like it very much.
The main difference between these two arm were in the high frequency area, I thought at that time, the Graham gives more information here, but based on limited time I didn’t check it out exactly. A friend, who owns these arms prefers the Schroeder but I still use the Graham.

Anyway, when you look for a good arm, that is one, you can adjust it in a wide range.
Set up is super simple, there are no secrets, I didn't hear any surface noise.

Thanks Thomas, you've been a great help.