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Post by Mr Whippy on Jun 23, 2015 23:29:53 GMT
Anyone had one?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 0:23:25 GMT
I can't offer anything on the sound as I never fitted it, but did own one. I bought it from a friend with the intention of using it In place of an RB300. I really didn't like the build at all I'm afraid. It looked and felt cheap. I concluded there would be zero pride of ownership so I sold it on without ever fitting it.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jun 24, 2015 22:56:35 GMT
Bugger. I've just bought one (was relatively cheap).
Never seem one, as such, but thought it had a certain look about it from pictures.
See what it's like when it comes.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2015 3:00:17 GMT
You might feel differently.I felt the same way about the Linn LVX and the cheaper Helius arms.Tonearms are a very tactile thing to me, so I'm probably much fussier than I would otherwise be. I'm the same with volume controls. With the Tabriz, it was the armtube, headshell, finger lift, lateral movement and counterweight stub that I didn't take to. They are very popular so I'm sure you won't lose out if you sell on. It may actually sound good (my mate liked it), so I may be the one who's missed out  |
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Post by Dave on Jun 25, 2015 5:46:38 GMT
Not owned one but have heard a Tabriz on a Thorens TD160 (DL110 fitted) and I wouldn't throw it out of bed in the morning |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 25, 2015 6:00:13 GMT
Worst piece of hi-fi I ever bought was a Helius Aureus arm. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2015 13:08:29 GMT
I struggle with Helius arms of old. I have heard incredible sonics from an Orion 3 on a Voyd, but the dealer even said that getting a working one was a task in itself. I've had a few Scorpios, an Aurum and an Orion 1. All had dodgy paint finish and looked home made. All had issues withy either bearings or wiring.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 25, 2015 17:39:14 GMT
Yep, mine had bearings that would bind no matter what I did with it. Piece of crap.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jun 29, 2015 22:34:49 GMT
I can't offer anything on the sound as I never fitted it, but did own one. I bought it from a friend with the intention of using it In place of an RB300. I really didn't like the build at all I'm afraid. It looked and felt cheap. I concluded there would be zero pride of ownership so I sold it on without ever fitting it. Well I got it tonight and I can see what you mean. I think my expectations in life are somewhat lower that yours, S. I can live with it. Needs a finger-lift though. |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jun 29, 2015 22:38:14 GMT
Not owned one but have heard a Tabriz on a Thorens TD160 (DL110 fitted) and I wouldn't throw it out of bed in the morning Sleeping with one's turntable. Sorry Dave, but that's a definate perversion in my book. It's just not on, mate. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 14:01:42 GMT
Might be more than you want to pay but J7 at Audio Origami often has Akito finger lifts for sale. www.audioorigami.co.uk/for-sale/ I reckon they would fit but you'd have to check. You could always try Roksan but they seem very expensive for spares. edit: now I realise the difference between finger lift and cueing device...doh! The Project one is fine if you don't want to spend too much. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 30, 2015 17:20:36 GMT
Speaking of J7, I remember the Syrinx PU7 arm of old. Those new custom builds he offers look like great pieces of engineering.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jun 30, 2015 19:00:03 GMT
There was one for £6 last night, but I was too tired to go for it. Looking some time ago I see it has gone. One for £12. But I like a bargain. Could resort to making one from a milkbottle top.
Yes, any Roksan accessory (and servicing) seems expensive. £75 for a record brush being one example.
There doesn't seem to be a forum active now. Wasn't the last time I looked.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 21:12:48 GMT
I think Roksan seem to multiply the price by 10. Their blobs go for £159 but similar vibration absorbers go for about £15 a set. The Xerxes motor was £375 IIrC when I asked. I sourced the exact same motor from another company for 37.50.
I agree with you about getting a bargain. The finger lifts probably cost a few pence to produce. Any more than about a fiver is pushing it.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jul 1, 2015 17:03:58 GMT
The price for their digital scales at £110 seems a tad excessive. As does £75 for a drive belt.
According to one seller, the RRP for the Tabriz arm is £750, and he's selling one for £450. Both prices seem ludicrous for the actual quality of it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 17:09:59 GMT
The Tabriz seems a bit pricey at £750'these days, but compared to ten rubber bands for the same money, I'd take the Tabriz every day. My mate really rated the Tabriz sonically BTW.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jul 1, 2015 17:26:39 GMT
I'm a fan of Hadcock arms. But again, I find it hard to see the value in them for what they go for now when originally it used to cost £50. Maybe I'm just stuck in the '70s.
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