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Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso

Any one have any experience with the Acoustic Signature Calypso turntable? I'm looking to upgrade from my Luxman PD277, and the Calypso seems like a very solid, well-made table, especially for the money. I basically like the sound of the Luxman table, but I'd like to get some lower bass and a little more quietness. The Luxman has a hollow aluminum platter, and I'm wondering if the Calypso, with a large solid aluminum platter, may sound similar. I'd also like to put my old Luxman tonearm from the PD277 on the Calypso, as this tonearm sounds fantastic with my ZYX Universe cartridge. Thanks for any comments.
klinerm
klinerm OP
79 posts
 
Raul, I'm not aware of anyone who has more turntables / tonearms than you, so I'm going to take your advice and go for the Final Tool. I've gotten a good deal on an SME Series V, so I'm going to try that first. If I'm not totally happy with it, I'll put a DP-6 next to it and decide which sounds better.
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rauliruegas
9,123 posts
 
Dear Klinerm: Well the SME V is a very good tonearm: you will be satisfied with it and the Final Tool.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
kha
57 posts
 
Hi Raul,
to get more out of the SME V one should rewire
the tonarm with a continuous cable like cardas or other
brands.
Regards Karl-Heinz
kha
57 posts
 
Hi Raul,
to get more out of the SME V one should rewire
the tonarm with a continuous cable like cardas or other
brands.
Regards Karl-Heinz
dgad
782 posts
 
Karl-Heinz,

How would you compare a rewired SME V to a Triplanar or some of the newer designs?? How does it compare to your Kuzma Airline?
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