Seeking SPU tonearm advice

[mtemur]

P.S.: I also tried this with Micro Seiki MA-505 and Linn Ittok LV II. Same result here; it´s a fairy tale and not true at all

I tried it (zeroing dynamic vtf and using static vtf by counterweight) with SME V and couldn’t get a better sound. My experience matches with yours. IMHO Dynamic vtf is better on a dynamically balanced tonearm.

 

[Solypsa]

Not to mention, regarding the FR64S, that it does not seem prudent to leave the spring system 'unloaded', at least to my thinking. I have fiddled with partial split ( less on dial or more on dial ).

 

[Shuggie]

I know about those fairy tales. But did you try it out yourself? I did and this saying isn´t true

P.S.: I also tried this with Micro Seiki MA-505 and Linn Ittok LV II. Same result here; it´s a fairy tale and not true at all

No, I did not try it myself, and I no longer own the FR-64S, but the recommendation came directly to me from a very well known tonearm maker in Germany!

 

[Birdwatcher]

Hello,
there are some tonearm manufacturer who gives concrete recommendations on the use of dynamic vtf combined with static vtf.
Mr. Brakemeier from Acoustical Systems recommends at least 92% statical.
The old Sumiko MDC 800 „THE Arm“ was recommended to use with 2/3 static and 1/3 dynamic vtf.
I use my Shindo Meursault (=tuned Ortofon RF297) with about 80% static vtf with excellent results.

I think, even in this theme there are several opinions and ways, and some of us favors other ways. But no need to speek of fairytale or similar discrediting descriptions…