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    Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Guys- I am a newbee and need advice on which is the best arm for my new(used) table- It came with the TTW Jelco Avro arm which I have read is just OK- first is this a good arm or if not which arm would work best with this turntable-thanks so much for all your advice!!
    Mcintosh C1000 pre
    Mcintosh 601 amps
    Mcintosh MDA 1000 DAC
    MCintosh MT-10 Turntable
    MCT 450 Transport
    Dunlavy V- Speakers

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Kuzma 4 Point

    Bruce

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Reed 3P or the Kuzma 4 Point mentioned above are both great choices.
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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    here's an Axiom install on the feickert 'table...it's an interesting 'arm id like to hear someday.

    Pt 1

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v1jouhA128

    Pt 2

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmXNuMonlbw

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    bebop86.......The SME V is an excellent tonearm.



    So is the Graham Phantom III.


    Dan

    STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax,
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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    thks guys- I just scored a great deal on the Reed 3p 12 inch arm- He also has a Lyra Etna mounted on it for sale - Any thoughts on the Firebird,Reed, Etna combo??- Any othe rcart. in theused $3000 range would be appreciated- gary
    Mcintosh C1000 pre
    Mcintosh 601 amps
    Mcintosh MDA 1000 DAC
    MCintosh MT-10 Turntable
    MCT 450 Transport
    Dunlavy V- Speakers

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Gary this is in my sight for the very near future with the 3P.... I am very, very envious




    My second arm would be the Acoustical Systems Aquilar

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Kev....Have you had play with this table?


    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Gary this is in my sight for the very near future with the 3P.... I am very, very envious




    My second arm would be the Acoustical Systems Aquilar


    Speakeasy

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Steve, not yet, have you? If not, go see Boris for me & have a listen if you've got the time. I am not happy with my belt at the mo.

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    Reed, Kuzma or Ikeda. I have no love for most SME arms.
    Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    I briefly owned a Feickert. I put an AS Aquilar on mine. Sounded wonderful. I also own a 4point on another table. Can't go wrong with that either
    Turntables: Acoustic Signature Invictus Jr. NEO, Grand Prix Monaco V3.0
    Tonearms: Acoustic Signature TA-9000 NEO, Kuzma Safir
    Cartridges: Miyabi Fuuga, Ortofon Century, Murashino Sumile Mono
    Phono Amplifiers: CH Precision P1, Channel D Lino 3.3
    Digital: CH Precision C1.2/D1.5/T1, Innuos Statement Nextgen, Luxman D-10X (Loan)
    Amplifiers: CH Precision L10/M10, Parasound JC1+, Gryphon Diablo 333 (Incoming)
    Speakers : Magnepan 30.7x, Wilson Audio XVX Chronosonic/Subsonics
    Cables: CAD Ground Controls/USB, Cardas Beyond Clear, Gobel Lacorde Statement
    Accessories: Artesania Exoteryc Racks & Damping Plates, Seismion Reactio, Degritter RC, RPG Acoustic Treatments/PSI AVAA, Torus Power/Plixir Elite BAC

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    Re: Which arm for my Dr. Feickert Analogue Firebird?

    You can't go wrong with Ikeda


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