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Has anyone had experience with the Schroeder Arm

In a high res setup has anyone been able to compare this arm to the top pivoting competition.I think that the fact that the pivot is magnetic as opposedto a bearing like a unipivot(needing damping) should on paper be less resonant and maybe sound better.I currently own,and,am happy with a Graham 2.2,but the idea of a true frictionless bearing (all bearings have some degree of friction)really could make a real difference in a good setup.I'm not interested at the moment in straight line trackers with air bearings (although I love some of them)due to the hassle of external pumps and tubing runs.
sirspeedy
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topoxforddoc
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I agree with Frank. It costs a fair bit to distribute and advertise.
Like frank, I'm surprised if you didn't get a reply from GT Audio.I bought my Schroeder Model 2 from Graham Tricker at GT Audio in the UK. I have known Graham for over 10 years and spent many pounds/euros/dollars with him.
I would be very surprised if Graham did not answer your calls or emails. I have often called him late at night (he stay up for his US customers) and at the weekends. He always answers his emails (gt.audio@tesco.net). In the UK, he will usually travel to your home to set up your arm, cart or speakers (he is the UK Avantgarde distributor).
Give Graham a call. Be prepared to wait for your Schroeder arm (I waited 5 months), but it is well worth it.
ebm
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HAD ONE GOT A GRAHAM IT BLEW IT AWAY..I KNOW THR PHANTOM IS EVEN BETTER GET A PHANTOM THIS ARM WILL BURY THE SCHROEDER.AS THE GRAHAM 2.2 IS JUST AS GOOD...
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thom_at_galibier_design
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Hello Ebm,

Statements like
"HAD ONE GOT A GRAHAM IT BLEW IT AWAY"
don't help the reader in any way.

Having lived with the Graham 2.2 (Benz Ruby 2, Denon DL103R), I can state that it is a very fine tonearm. Subjectively however, when moving to a Schroeder Reference, a degree of tension melts away. You come to realize that you were clenching your teeth when listening to the 2.2.

Now, music is all about tension and release, but it's not this sort of which I speak. Rather than labor over this topic here, the reader is invited to check the following link if you're interested:


a rant on musical ease and realistic presentations.

Having said all of this, I'd be happy to demonstrate and sell any of you a Galibier Quattro with the arm of your choice, but if you ask me, that choice should be a Schroeder, with the Triplanar following closely.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier
jphii
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Very well said Thom!
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sbank
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Thom,
Assuming either is coupled with your table, how would you describe the difference in both sound and use of the Tri-Planar vs. the DPS?
Thanks for contributing here, it is appreciated! Cheers,
Spencer
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