Dear Lapaix,
I use a Schroeder on my Platine Verdier, albeit the humble Model 2, which I bought about three years ago. I have heard the Reference and the DPS at Frank's UK distributor, GT Audio, but not in my own system. My personal comment would be that whichever arm you buy from Frank, it will exceed your expectations. My Model 2 certainly did and I've been into hi-fi for 25 years. In my view, the Model 2 is one of Audio's current bargains. Sure, the Reference is fantastic and the DPS is nearly there, but some of us have wives who like to spend too; my wife has just bought a Steinway!
If you are using the Verdier, I would suggest you also look strongly at a Battery PSU. Graham Tricker from GT Audio (www.gt-audio.com - tel +44 (1895) 833099) makes an intelligent Battery PSU specifically for the Platine. The effcet of going to DC power is just stunning and it only costs 800 GBP.
I use a Schroeder on my Platine Verdier, albeit the humble Model 2, which I bought about three years ago. I have heard the Reference and the DPS at Frank's UK distributor, GT Audio, but not in my own system. My personal comment would be that whichever arm you buy from Frank, it will exceed your expectations. My Model 2 certainly did and I've been into hi-fi for 25 years. In my view, the Model 2 is one of Audio's current bargains. Sure, the Reference is fantastic and the DPS is nearly there, but some of us have wives who like to spend too; my wife has just bought a Steinway!
If you are using the Verdier, I would suggest you also look strongly at a Battery PSU. Graham Tricker from GT Audio (www.gt-audio.com - tel +44 (1895) 833099) makes an intelligent Battery PSU specifically for the Platine. The effcet of going to DC power is just stunning and it only costs 800 GBP.