scroggie
Standard Member
I have just sold my Gyrodeck, that I have owned for over ten years, and I am going to upgrade to an Orbe. I have used an SME V tonearm for the last 12 years and although I have found this to be a really world class arm, particularly the bass response, tracking and detail, it is is my opinion a bit lacking in soul.
I have read a lot of reviews of the Origin Live (OL) arms and the Michell TecnoArm and would appreciate any feedback from owners, who have used the SME V and either the Origin Live or Michell arms on their decks. My personal experience has been that you can listen to arms in the dealers showrooms but it is only when you have used the arms at home for a few days before you can really judge the characteritics of an arm fully. Also, it is very difficult these days to get suppliers/dealers to lend you arms to try at home, and so any views you have would help. The maximum I am prepared to pay is around £1500 and so this is in the OL Illustrious territory. However, views on the TecnoArm and the OL Silver and Encounter would be most welcome, as some of the reviews indicate that nowadays you do not have to pay a fortune to get a top class arm.
Thanks
Steve
I have read a lot of reviews of the Origin Live (OL) arms and the Michell TecnoArm and would appreciate any feedback from owners, who have used the SME V and either the Origin Live or Michell arms on their decks. My personal experience has been that you can listen to arms in the dealers showrooms but it is only when you have used the arms at home for a few days before you can really judge the characteritics of an arm fully. Also, it is very difficult these days to get suppliers/dealers to lend you arms to try at home, and so any views you have would help. The maximum I am prepared to pay is around £1500 and so this is in the OL Illustrious territory. However, views on the TecnoArm and the OL Silver and Encounter would be most welcome, as some of the reviews indicate that nowadays you do not have to pay a fortune to get a top class arm.
Thanks
Steve