I recently upgraded my LP 12 from Akito to Aro - never done such an operation before! Now, som Questions occurred:
1. When going through a tracking ability test, my Goldring Eroica GX shows even distortion on both channels only if antiskating is set to maximum. This isn`t really normal, or is it because of the combination with a very light (5.5 grammes) cartridge?
2. The difference in tonality compared to the Akito is enormous - on the one hand excellent stability of the stereo-image and very good resolution, on the other some sort of different balance: a lack of air, freshness, upper bass a bit bloated ... is this a non-perfect-setup or the Aro-sound, which I have to get used to?
3. Any particular experiences with the combination Aro/Eroica?
4. Any setup-hints, mistakes to avoid ...?
Thanx for your help!
Michael
Posted on: 06 November 2001 by Phil Barry
I am not aware of bloated bass in my ARO/Karma system. My previous ARO/Grado Sonata did not seem to have bloated bass, either. Everything I played was just cleaner and more coherent when I went from the Akito to the ARO.
Phil
Posted on: 06 November 2001 by Martin Payne
quote:
Originally posted by MichaelV:
2. The difference in tonality compared to the Akito is enormous - on the one hand excellent stability of the stereo-image and very good resolution, on the other some sort of different balance: a lack of air, freshness, upper bass a bit bloated ... is this a non-perfect-setup or the Aro-sound, which I have to get used to?
Michael,
I've heard an Aro several times, and I wouldn't apply any of these descriptions to what I heard.
It's a fantastic blend of sonic virtues.
cheers, Martin
Posted on: 07 November 2001 by MichaelV
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wicle:
I thought that the relatively light mass of the Goldring might have been the problem also. The Dynavector is a heavy cartridge.
The minimum-cartridge-weight recommended by Naim for the Aro is 5.5 grammes, which is exactly the weight of the Eroica. Maybe it`s the combination with its stylus-compliance? There are some strange flutter-effects, audible especially with piano recordings. Or could probably some extra weight on the headshell help?
MichaelV
Posted on: 07 November 2001 by Mark Dunn
Hi all:
Paul Duerden wrote:
>It is better to use music tracks , I like
>California from the Joni Mitchel "Blue" album.
I am moved to write that even though I've disagreed (silently) with virtually *everything* Paul has written in the past (sorry Paul), I think he's smack on the money here. That particular track is a complete bitch to play correctly and you'll REALLY know when you've got the arm set up correctly because the whole meaning of the song changes.
Paul, I may have misjudged you. Why don't you hop o ver to Dallas and I'll buy you a beer mate?
Best Regards,
Mark Dunn¬
