Schroeder model 2 or Morch DP6?

OK....I am quite interested in the Schroder 2 tonearm. I am also interested in the Tri-Planer arm. I have a VPI 10.5 on an Aries and thought that an upgrade to the arm would make a big difference. I live in NYC BUT I can't seem to find ANY dealers in this area that sells the Schroder....Tri-Planer or ever the Morch!!!! Are all these arms purchased from the manufactures unheard??? Can't be....or can it? Anyone in the NYC area have a model 2 Schroder so I can discuss the merits with you?

Rwd, I can't speak for the NY area, but there's a dealer in the Wash DC suburbs who can let you see and hear the Moerch DP-6. Deja Vu Audio has had a 12" DP-6 set up on a Platine Verdier for several years. The store also has a lot of experience in selling and setting up vinyl gear. I have no connection to Deja Vu other than being a satisfied customer.

I am using a DP-6 with 12" Red wand, and I also have a VPI JMW 10 that I can set up on the same table. Both arms sound very good but they have different characters. The VPI (a fairly early version) has a rich warm sound, the Moerch is somewhat lighter and more nimble. The Moerch is to my ears more neutral. Both have excellent detail and dynamics.

Dave

Rwd,

The US importer for both Morch and Schroder is Audio Advancements. They're in NJ. I don't know if they have any arms set up but you can contact them through their website,

http://www.audioadvancements.com.

The TriPlanar website lists dealers and has contact info if there's no dealer in your area,

http://www.triplanar.com

FWIW we bought our TriPlanar VII (unheard) after auditioning the Schroder Reference. That was a leap of faith but it worked out well, at least for our tastes and priorities.

Dave and Doug, thank you so much for your quick response! I will certinly check out the Morch. Doug, you said you heard the Schroder Reference and purchased the Planar. What was is you didn't like about the Schroder?
Also, what feature's do you like on the Planer. Does it allow for on the fly VTA as does the VPI?
Interesting comment you made Dave about the VPI 10. I have a VPI 10.5 and though I would hear a big difference with a Schroder/TriPlanar/Morch, but your comments made it seem that there were differences between the arms but not a major difference. Very interesting!!!

I was also hoping someone in the NYC/NJ area that purchased either of the arms above saw this thread and invited me to a listen. If would be really great if I was able to locate 2-3 'goner's in the area with these arms and set up a NYC shoot-out. Seems like all the shoot-out's with these great arms are in Minnisota or Ohio or ?????

Rwd, I don't want to leave you with the wrong impression. I didn't say there aren't major differences between the VPI and Moerch---there are. But they are both good sounding tonearms.

BTW I notice that you are using a Benz M0.9. I am using a Benz L2 in the Moerch presently, and I have had a Glider M2 and Denon 103R in both the VPI and Moerch during the last year or so. The Benz carts work very well in both arms.

Dave