SME V and Te Kaitora Rua

I had a SME V with Dyna XX2m1 and later on XX2m2. Both sounded beter with silicon damping. The sound is more controlled, with less stray noises and quieter between notes.

Even when I moved on from SME V to Basis Vector 4, silicon damping did bring a more precise sound which I prefer. By precise i mean no stray ringing or artificial notes extension caused by vibrations and resonance.

Dear Mikesmith: I use the V/IV with the XV-1 cartridge with good quality performance.

As contrary with an unipivot tonearm that always needs damping the SME V non unipivot design does not necessary needs.

After a precise cartridge/tonearm set up ( VTA/SRA/overhang/load impedance and the like. ) and after some hours of playback you can begin to try with different damping " levels " and decide in your system which damping level you need if any.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

Had the SMEV/TKR for a while. Cartridge is good matching with the arm. For sure not the best combination of the world but one of the best cartridges for SME.

Cheers,
Marco

Thanks for the input from the various members. Happy holidays!

Currently running an SME V/TKR/SME 10.................no complaints. Happy new year