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Tonearm: Phantom vs. 4 Point vs. 10.5

Hi

I'm planning on upgrading my tonearm. My analoge setup is:
TW-Acoustic Raven One with Kuzma Stogi arm and Lyra Delos.

I'm interested in theese 3 arms:

Graham Phantom III: It gets good recomendations, also on the Raven One.

TW-Acoustic Raven 10.5: It is from the same manufactor as my turntable, so they should match.

Kuzma 4 Point: Because i have Kuzma and like the quality of it and because Michael Fremer said: I'm in love.

What can you say about these arms (sound) and witch will you recomend for my turntable.

Pierre
pierre1976
philb7777
401 posts
 
TW Acustic 10.5 tonearm

I recently purchased a TW 10.5 tonearm and Raven AC. The TW 10.5 is fantastic! Very quiet, delicate yet authoritative. Can't imagine it getting much better and was voiced on a TW turntable. I would recommened the TW.
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rockitman
417 posts
 
You can't go wrong with a Phantom Supreme.
opus88
529 posts
 
Phil: Did you experience any problems associated with using the cartridge/arm alignment tool supplied with the 10.5 ?
philb7777
401 posts
 
Opus, I had no real trouble at all. I first set spindle to pivot distance using the supplied tool, then mounted the cart. I used the supplied alignment tool (Baerwald) and then fine tuned it with a Mint LP protractor specifically made for the TW 10.5 arm. The XV-1S fit snug in the head shell, but still is easy to set up. I agree with the previous poster that the XV-1S is a good match with the 10.5. I'm very pleased.
ebm
5,165 posts
 
TW ACUSTIC 10.5 Arm was much better than my Phantom 2,better stage,better dynamics,better bass impact and weight.Cartridge/arm alignment tool works great as well oh yes i have TW ACUSTIC AC 1 turntable.
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