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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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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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mofimadness
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Czarivey...one of my tables happens to be an Oracle Delphi
MKIV with a Zeta (van den hul) arm, which is pretty heavy.
I had to replace the springs on that table. Oracle makes
several different springs that are color coded and has a
list that lets you know which ones to use. I would really
recommend either talking to your dealer or send Michell an
e-mail and inquire. Lewm is right.

According to the Vinyl Engine the DV505 weighs 1250g.
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mofimadness
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http://www.vinylengine.com/library/dynavector/dv-505.shtml
lewm
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Thanks, Mofi. I was going to have to hunt down my wife's kitchen scale and then try to balance the 505 on it, which would be tricky.
czarivey OP
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That thing is realy heavy.
Thanks for thoughtful responses. I've mailed to Michell, but according to the bottom of their page, they'll respond only first week of August.

Michell as you all may know has Orbe springs to handle the excessive weight of massive Orbe platter and that I believe they will work with DV505 arm.

I don't know what league this arm belongs to, but tend to believe that it's flagship of all arms on today's market and certainly last and final analogue upgrade armwise.
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