Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75?

Posted by Mr Blue Sky (A) on June 16, 2012 at 01:40:52

I'm wondering, based on various literature I've read, if it's true that the Linn Basik LVX arm is a little forward/bright sounding? I think that may indeed be the case. I have the arm mounted on a Lenco L75 with a very neutral cartridge: Stanton 681EEE, vintage metal body. I have two of these. I've A/B tested my other Stanton 681EEE on a few other arms and tables and they all sound a bit more laid back than the Linn/Lenco combo, which I prefer...though the overall drive, pace, and dynamics of the Lenco are missing. My question is if there are any other arms to consider which have drop-in geometry in place of the Linn arm, meaning a 210-211mm pivot to spindle distance? Audioquest? Mission? Alphason? etc? How does one go about selecting a warm, dark, full, and smooth sounding arm?

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Topic - Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - Mr Blue Sky 01:40:52 06/16/12 (9)

RE: Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - ejman 16:51:31 06/16/12 (2)

+1 for the Decca Int. - Munkie_NL 10:08:56 06/17/12 (1)

RE: +1 for the Decca Int. - ejman 15:49:55 06/17/12 (0)

RE: Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - Kirk57 11:30:22 06/16/12 (1)

I'm aware of the tonearm database...I think my question is being misunderstood. - Mr Blue Sky 13:53:31 06/16/12 (0)

RE: Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - Mr Blue Sky 10:49:23 06/16/12 (0)

RE: Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - Sondek 07:05:16 06/16/12 (0)

RE: Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - Kirk57 05:57:09 06/16/12 (0)

RE: Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75? - Jim E 03:56:22 06/16/12 (0)

Linn Basik LVX tonearm sounds a little forward. Warmer alternatives for Lenco L75?

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