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Arm Differences ...... ,etc.

I'm fairly new to the analog world and you've probably read some of my posts in the past. I've now got a good handle on brands and models, but now the technical.

What are the pros and cons of a unipivot arm compared to a gymbal pivot or non-unipivot? Which work more effectively with a suspended table? Does a type of cartridge lend itself more to a suspended table?

Your responses continue to be most enlightening. Thanks.
richardmr
twl
3,251 posts
 
As usual Viridian sums it up nicely. There are excellent examples of both types of arms. Get one that suits your needs and your cartridge best.
richardmr OP
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Viridian - Thanks for the help. But, "Listen and Compare", is not possible where I live so most of my audio choices are accomplished through homework and faith.

BTW, if you had 5k retail to spend on an arm and cartridge, what would you get?

I've just purchased an Avid Volvare table.

Also, I have a Rogue amp and 100db speakers. Does having very efficient speakers effect analog choices?
twl
3,251 posts
 
If it were me, I'd buy an Origin Live Illustrious and a Shelter 901 cartridge, but you probably already knew that.
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eldartford
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Audiophiles love arms because there are so many complex angles and dangles to adjust!

The dirty little secret is that a Linear Tracking arm eliminates all these sources of error, many of which cannot be eliminated over the full range of arm motion across the record. Linear tracking arms can have problems of their own, but not as many as a pivoted arm. A decent linear tracking arm beats any pivoted unit.

Excuse me now...I must go to the bomb shelter.
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