To antiskate or not antiskate


Well that's the question,  as I'm evaluating the latest addition in my setup.

A dr feickert woodpecker with a clearaudio unify 12 inch tonearm and lyra titan cartridge. 

This is my first encounter with this kind of setup so any advice is welcome ! 

iseland

@lewm 

Never owned an air bearing TT or tonearm

You could change that situation for less than the cost of one of your cartridges!

I am slightly embarrassed that people here are asking for a review of the Holbo I ordered, when you have so much more experience with tables, etc.

RB, my most expensive cartridge is a ZYX UNIverse that I bought used for $2K from another Aussie who was a frequenter of this website. I’m an audio cheapskate 

@lewm 

I’m an audio cheapskate 

Your system lists Ortofon MC-7500 and MC2000, Koetsu, Stanton, Grace, Acutex, Dynavector, etc phono cartridges, plus Lenco L75, Kenwood L07D, Technics SP-10 mkIII and Denon DP80 turntables.  Have you been telling porkies?

It is quite possible @lewm values the used second hand market that can increase his buying power. I know l do.

This approach increases the choices and variety of gear that can be assembled. Better to pass on that equipment if you need to, and make back most of the investment. Within a chosen budget it can be in most cases a winning situation.