Pity that Mijo is no longer around with whom to argue. I want to know more about the TT that moves the platter with respect to the cartridge, instead of letting the tonearm move horizontally, I presume.
Experience With Linear Tracking Turntables
Ever since the advent of the Bang & Olufson linear tracking turntables of the 70's & 80's I have always wondered about their sound, function and longevity. If you own a linear tracking turntable, I would appreciate your thoughts compared to standard pivot tonearm turntables.
Was looking at the Bergmann Magne Turntable & Tonearm "system".
Would appreciate some first hand experiences. Do these turntables and associated tonearms function without many issues? Does the arm track without friction? And so on.
Your experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks and Happy Listening.
Was looking at the Bergmann Magne Turntable & Tonearm "system".
Would appreciate some first hand experiences. Do these turntables and associated tonearms function without many issues? Does the arm track without friction? And so on.
Your experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks and Happy Listening.
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I think you're referring to the Soulution 787. Info here. Odd design. |
@dover In addition to my other foibles, I confess to being an avid cyclist. Practically every day in fact. Maybe that is why I do not understand why you do not understand why there is no such thing as perfection with linear tracking tonearms. Or anything else related to playing records. Nevertheless, it is good discussing all things irrelevant herein. It is so much more refreshing than discussing political events. ;-) |
I never said that linear arms were perfect. But I have a load of arms both linear and pivoted, including gimble, unipivots, 4points etc - most of which are highly regarded - and none are perfect - it doesn’t exist. But one thing I am clear about is that a significant advantage of the Eminent Technology ET2 and 2.5 which are my preferred linear tracker by some margin - no mechanical intervention, captured air bearing amongst other attributes - is that with an air bearing linear tracker there is no anti skate required. Having been in audio for 30+ years, including distribution of high end back in the analogue heydays, the damage done to cartridges from incorrect anti skate is massive - I reckon 80% plus of cartridges on pivoted arms end up with skewed cantilevers within a year or 2. And then of course is the tracking error with pivoted arms. But I would agree with you in so much as there are plenty of linear trackers that are absolute duds - some much vaunted.
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