DaVinci Tonearm

I just got my 12" Da Vinci Grandezza arm with their $2K cable (same copper wiring with RCA's) & will try it this weekend with the Dynavector DTR XV1S on my Verdier La Platine.
Then with the ZYX Universe S-SB 2.4 & finally with the Clearaudio Insider Reference Wood - It may take a month or so, but I'll get the proper combo 100%.
BTW - From what I'm told - The 12" Grandezza arm is probably the best arm match for the Verdier La Platin.
I also just ordered the Graham Phantom & Dynavector 507 Mk. II tonearms & it should be quite a shootout!
Stay Tuned!

Wow Paladin, that is a world-class shootout. Can't wait to hear your impressions.

3 totally different approaches to arm design.

Well we set it up yesterday with the Dynavector DRT XV1S & it is mind blowing!
The Grandezza is a true piece of art, built like a aircraft carrier!
Workmanship is probably the best I have ever seen.
Cartridge needs time to break in, but sounds fantastic.
Had to raise the armboard about 1/2", but set up was rather easy (thanks to Ted) & just about perfect the first time out.
Tracking @ 2 grams for now.
Da Vinci cables (RCA) are stiff & need to be tied down to release tension.
So far, maybe the best I've heard to date & completely blows away the Tri-Planer VII arm with same cartridge that I heard last week.
Bass, mids & highs are truly wondefull - very neutral sounding & live performances are almost live & very revealing.
Will try the Clearaudio next in a week or two (my personal favorite) & then the Universe S-SB.
I may have found what I was hoping for, but will not know until I compare all 3.
Will set up the other arms (once they arrive) on the Verdier & compare every combination until I get it right twice & keep two!
Third arm will go on the Oracle Anniversary & replace the SME V5.
All for now.
Best
Richard

Most interesting report. Can you expand beyond "completely blows away the Triplanar"? In what ways is does it better the Triplanar?

Thanks,

Dan

I doubt the comparison with the Triplanar can be valid if the Dynavector is not broken in. It takes time to break in & changes constantly during the break in process. In addition the breakin takes 100 hours or more. Last, you will need to keep VTA & VTF constant between both arms for the comparison to be valid.