FireMoon
pfm Member
Lots of people raved about the PU7 being ‘better than an Ekos for less money’
It’s not.
The PU7 betters the Ekos on every level. It isn't even close.
Lots of people raved about the PU7 being ‘better than an Ekos for less money’
It’s not.
The PU7 betters the Ekos on every level. It isn't even close.
It reminds me a bit of the Well Tempered tonearm...
...I wonder if it shares a similar sound signature. My guess is that the Well Tempered would sound more damped in comparison as the silicon not only resists the stylus drag but would help absorb any energy from the cartridge itself. The spike could possibly make for a more dynamic sound...
I've always been a bit suspicious of silicon fluid damping for this same reason but can see the benefits in some applications. I think the horizontal spike is really novel and appears to be doing just what you hoped based on your initial findings. I would guess that as soon as the stylus hits the run-in groove this immediately loads the horizontal bearing and makes everything pretty rigid. Since spikes couple, there is an energy transfer route down the pillar. I wonder if there would be any significant difference if the spike direction was changed? If it were part of the counterweight assembly pointing in the direction of the pillar would that make any audible difference?
Look forward to following developments - it's always good to see a fresh approach so wishing you every success with it.
Well I’ll beg to differ but then, how many of us sit staring at the equipment whilst listening?It looks just fine to me.
I think I’d have opted for aluminium or titanium for the arm tubes.
Well I’ll beg to differ but then, how many of us sit staring at the equipment whilst listening?
There's a touch of 47 Labs about it too. Looks like a pair of lacquered chopsticks on a chopstick holder!
That was my point, you wouldn’t.Why would you want to stare at the equipment?
Call it Karess. You’re welcome.Dang. The Chopstick. Converse Horizontally Oriented Pivot. CHOP. Wish I had thought of that before giving it a name... ;-)
Call it Karess. You’re welcome.