I helped with tuning up an LP 12 with an ARO arm on to which we mounted a Transfiguration Phoenix cartridge. The combination delivered a very dynamic and exciting sound. I don't know about long-term appreciation, but for the two hours or so that we listened to this combination (brand new, un broken in cartridge) I enjoyed the liavely presentation.
Cartridge for Naim ARO
Hello all. I am looking for a romantic but detailed cartridge that will mate well with the ARO (on LP12). My budget is flexible up to $4500 (gently used ok). The phono preamp is the Aesthetix Rhea, which gives adequate gain for low output mcs.
I use a van den Hul-retipped Troika (sounds remarkably like the regular Troika), and would like a more flowing liquid sound. I value dynamics, sense of space, and presence over frequency extension or neutrality, though extension would be good too.
The ARO's effective mass is 11 grams, so it requires a relatively low compliance cartridge. Naim suggests a cartridge weighing 5.5 to 12 gm. Overhang cannot be adjusted on the ARO/LP12 as the ARO headshell has holes rather than slots for mounting the cartridge, and the arm is fixed to the armboard.
Cartridges I've liked on other arms include the Benz Ebony LP and the Lyra Skala.
If you've heard this arm with a cartridge other than the Troika I'd appreciate your input. Thanks for any ideas!
I use a van den Hul-retipped Troika (sounds remarkably like the regular Troika), and would like a more flowing liquid sound. I value dynamics, sense of space, and presence over frequency extension or neutrality, though extension would be good too.
The ARO's effective mass is 11 grams, so it requires a relatively low compliance cartridge. Naim suggests a cartridge weighing 5.5 to 12 gm. Overhang cannot be adjusted on the ARO/LP12 as the ARO headshell has holes rather than slots for mounting the cartridge, and the arm is fixed to the armboard.
Cartridges I've liked on other arms include the Benz Ebony LP and the Lyra Skala.
If you've heard this arm with a cartridge other than the Troika I'd appreciate your input. Thanks for any ideas!