Thoughts on Phantom vs Copperhead?

Sirspeedy,
As Downunder says.....you know what I think about the Copperhead.
But, surprisingly, since Thomas from Raven sent me the stainless steel spacers to elevate the DaVinci 12" Grandezza so that its locking collar grips tightly, its performance is as good as the Copperhead and different enough in presentation to be totally intriguing.
As Jon Valin says in his thoughts on AV Guide, the DaVinci is the best pivoted arm he has heard, and the equal of the Walker Proscenium linear tracker.

Halcro,nice to hear from you.I'm really glad you got things worked out(I should be so lucky,as of late)!!

Very interesting point,you make as to differing but equal perspectives!!I say this because you were SO into the "Snake" thing,way back.-:)

Btw,my son is visiting Australia soon,the lucky dude!NO,NO he has NOT the slightest interest in Audio.He loves tennis though,but I can still kick his butt rather easily-:)

Best

I envy you Sirspeedy,
I ripped a tendon in my shoulder doing my favourite cross-court top-spin and it won't repair itself.
Seems my tennis days may be over.
What price Nadal winning Wimbledon this year?

Nadal winning Wimbledon,would be akin to me getting my rig's gremlins worked out bt labor day(here in the U.S.)...

Basically a good chance,but don't go to Vegas with it!

Ya gotta use more wrist,and less shoulder,but still take the ball on the rise!This allows for quick direction changes too -:)Sadly,one needs young legs to do this consistently.

BTW,I've been spending more time at the gym,and alot less on a court.I don't feel so bad....because now in my fifties,there is a nice bit of aches and pains from a good "hit"!....ALOT more for "me"!!....I got so I could not sit through a movie,after playing singles,even two days later(won't play doubles)due to aches and pains.Why?.....Because I'm old!!-:)....In damn good shape too,but fagedabout serious tennis for me anymore....."Badabing"!

But being able to have a really lengthly listening session really takes the mind off stress/pain....No?...I really love being snowbound in winter and cracking into my big music collection!

Best

Btw,I "always" knew there was more to your Davinci!I'm really happy for you!!

Dear Sirspeedy: Could you ask your friend what or why is he dis-satisfied with the Phantom? what is he looking for ?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.