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Dynavector 505 to replace modded Incognito RB300.

Hi I'm thinking of versatility and adjustability that at some point can be more beneficial for proper analogue set up versis the rigidity of RB300. Obviously the Dynavector arm is at much higher price point. Will the upgrade be worthy after all? I will than plan than to use armtube mount cartridges oppose to headshell mount.

czarivey
lewm
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It will "work" with any turntable. The only issue would be its mass; it is a relatively heavy construction. (I am not referring to "effective mass"; I am referring only to the total weight of the entire assembly.) There could be some issues with spring-suspended turntables.

DV505 is otherwise a great tonearm.
czarivey OP
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I will speak to Michell dealer to cut an appropriate size of the armboard for DV505
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mofimadness
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Czarivey...also ask your dealer about different springs for the Gyrodec. This arm is pretty heavy, as Lewm noted. I'm pretty sure you will need to replace them with the appropriate ones.
czarivey OP
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I've seen this arm mounted on Oracle Delphi deck which has approximately same spring suspension as Michell. The spring suspended plinth of Michell is approximately 4kg, armboard for Rega arm is somewhere near a pound. What is the weight of so heavy DV505 than?
lewm
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Czarivey, The weight of the plinth and the armboard, respectively, is irrelevant. What matters is the tensile strength of the springs that support the total mass. However, if you like I can weigh my DV505; it is currently not mounted.
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