Comments / Observation on Dynavector 505 tonearm?

I had a friend who owned one some years back.It is widely regarded as a classic.Very unique.Call VPI for further thoughts on set-up&installation.

Hello Fernando, I've used 505 on many tables, including VPI HW-19 Mk III and IV. There are no problems. 505 is limited only by it's weight, so as long as the suspension can handle it, it's fine. It is also less affected by sound of different tables, because it is so heavy. IMHO, RB300 is a clean but dry sounding arm, 505 is a lot "fatter". It is definitely not the last word in resolution, but very musical and robust sounding. In addition, excellent tracker. Prefers mid- to low compliance cartridges, such as Koetsu, Shelter etc, but will work fine with Dynavector's own, Gliders, BPS etc. The good point about that arm is that you can change headshells quickly and readjust it's height in seconds to get correct VTA. I use it on Goldmund Studio with good results. The main downfall of course is luck of lifter, but I'm used to it. More info and a PDF manual are available at Dynavector page. Enjoy.

Thanks for your valuable feedback, I was not lucky enough to win the bid and pursuing another options such as aGraham Robin or STax-Saec.

Fernando

Hi: I am surprised that there seems to be a demand for this
arm. I could never get the one I owned to track right and
it sounded only fair. But, they look different and high
tech enough that some people are enamoured with them. Good
luck. I would like to hear that someone has used them with
good results. CEM