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looking at upgrading my tonearm from a triplanar


I have a Galibier Gavia table, ZYX Universe II cartridge and a triplanar tonearm running through a Doshi Aalap preamp.

The sound is wonderful but I can't help but feel I could enhance the vinyl rig by upgrading the tonearm,
particularly gaining low level detail.

I've read up on a few models and I am looking for input on an arm that would be a significant step up from the triplanar.

I am particularly interested in comments from previous triplanar owners on sonic improvements with a new arm

the Durand Talea, Kuzma 4 Point and Graham are on my short list. I am not considering anything above $10k

thanks

Tom
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I was able to purchase a Durand Talea MkII used. Really looking forward to the synergy. Thanks everyone and I will comment on the sonics when things are up and playing
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the Durand Talea brought my system to absolutely new heights! Flat out obvious immediately. Thank you all for the comments, major thanks to Thom Mackris and Al.

No offense, but my old standby triplanar VII sounded mechanical in comparison.

I will comment more later.

Talea - precisely dialed in, nuance in spades
Universe II incredibly revealing and neutral
Galibier Gavia - rock solid, lack of resonance, precise speed and tight presentation

I finally get to hear what the cartridge and table are capable of. Wow

this combo is so real and engaging in it's presentation I am just floored

late nights
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it's been a real eye opening experience

Thanks everyone for helping out

I agree with Doug that sometimes variations between gear aren't just a preference but a clear distinction of what sounds more like live music

That was the case for me with the Talea

My local expert arm setup guy and I just looked at each other and knew what we were dealing with was a big step in musicality
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