I agree with your points. I'll add that I've since moved from my 4-point to the Safir-9, it's a MUCH better arm in all areas. At this point, it's, by far, the favorite arm I've owned vs the SME IV.Vi, Tri-Planar, LT, Centroid and the previous 4-point.
I did the new motor, new bearing, new platter coating, I am sure a few other things, but skipped the quick change arm board. Saved a buck but wondering If I really want that too now that I have my Safir 9 arm with no interchangeable head shells...
Hi, Tima, link didn't work for me. I was charged $19.5k for the 3.0 Computer and $14.5 for the battery from my dealer. And I did them once at a time (battery wasn't quite done at the time). The computer alone on a Monaco 2.0 is a BIG deal (I had the 2.0 at the time). Then I added the...
Once you hear it, the price isn't (as) obscene. It is crazy good and on the order of better preamps and amps or new speakers. It's a significant performance increase in the areas of realism, extension, palpability, MUCH more quiet and resolution, but portrayed so naturally.
You got it. It's all there, just presented in a more natural and musically rich way. A few weeks ago a violin quartet was playing at the airport. What I heard there live, no amplification, sounds just like what I hear with Transparent cabling...
I do like Transparents upgrade program, let's...
Nagra is really on a roll with new products. It's great to see a super high end company flourishing !
I think you are right, they've sold that run of tables...I am very curious how this sounds. Doesn't seem to be major differences, a lower end platter, power supply, and copper arm cable...
Congratulations ! YES they are heavy, I had 5 piano mover to get up my stairs. I bet you move them around some as they break in. I found very small 1 cm changes you can hear...even rake angle on the footers. It's a fun process, then all of sudden your like, don't change it again, that's the...
I can use some help on VTA adjusting. My dealer and I got it 100% dialed in for 180g records. Listening, measuring, adjusting, listening until we both agreed that's the spot. It's a wonderful arm and clearly can hear very small changes.
With out any markings on the cylinder that holds the...
Who has tried different tubes in their HD Pre or Phono? I have RTC labeled Mullard 7308's in my phono stage and Amperex Miniwatt 7308's in my preamp. I think I like the Amperex better, more even, more dynamic, more extended. The mallards are still pretty darn nice with a bit of warmth and...
I don’t think it sounded hard. Definitely a different sonic portrayal than I am used to.
I am 100% thrilled with my Cardas Clear wired Safir. Glad I went this route.
I felt the silver wire portrayed the sound in a different way than what I was used to with the copper wire. And yes, no need for a A-B comparison on these two arms, the SAFIR is so much better...
Haha, yes and thanks! Oh the sound...everything is quieter than the 4point. Allowing more resolution, dynamics, tonal shading...just more info. It's just mesmerizing to listen to. I do like my cable choice (cardas clear) so far, it's missing what I was hearing with the Kondo wiring. I am...
I have not compared those turntables. I have had my Grand Prix Monaco for about 10 years, just love the sound.
FYI, my Safir 9 is playing beautiful music now. I'll take a pic and post later today. Just love it !
Yes and very very good. I have 4 of the Silverstone Racks (2 for equipment and 2 for my amps). It makes an amazing difference, I'd say more so than the electronics you're putting on them, they are that good.
My Safir 9, wired with Cardas Clear (internal to RCA block, then Transparent Magnum Opus to phono stage), arrives in a few days. Should have it up, running and dialed in by next weekend...
So I will be able to directly hear it vs my 4-point wired the same. We all know the answer but will be...
yeah, you need help to move a mm. Teflon furniture pads are helpful for positioning. But fine increments need to be on the footers, I was down to 1mm in any direction including the rake angle but I said that's it. My dealer did all the help here.
I am single wired and use Transparent cabling, which is what I think is on the inside also and what they use at the factory for tuning/listening.
I think this is the preferred method by Andy...