The first time in many years that I haven't had a system based on vacuum tubes. While the tube electronics are put away, I'm really enjoying this solid-state system and realizing that good solid-state could be a permanent thing, especially with all the analog sources I have. But who knows what the future holds, I'm just enjoying this system every chance I get to listen.
http://www.jmkdisplays.com/@lalitk I forgot that PM is not an option on Agon. Contact Jay at JMK Displays, he's really easy to work with. If you provide your email I can send you image with my specs.
@noromance three 401's! now you're just having too much fun.
@noromance the Garrard 401 is fantastic, you have good taste! 🤣. I used to have a 301 as well but had to downsize my system. I’ve been over to your page in the past, Excellent system and the best 401 on Agon.
I’m still in the discovery stages of the Reed but so far the Reed has a very seductive midrange that makes vocal a joy to listen to. Instruments has a natural flow and music sounds very organic with this tonearm (red cedar armwand), my ZYX 4D cartridge has never sounded better.
The Triplanar is probably the more balanced tonearm and more detail throughout all frequencies, it would do well with all genre of music. It is an excellent tonearm and I have no complaints.
Both tonearms are very easy to setup and easy to get good results from…which to me means not having to tinker very much to get good sound and is quiet through the grooves. Reed, like many others probably borrowed some of their ideas from the Triplanar design. Adjusting VTA, VTF, etc. is very similar. Both are around the same price on the used market so it's just a matter of preference.
For the critical first reflection, I'm actually using an older diffuser product that works much better, the first reflection is SO important! The GIK hybrid product I have is diffuser/art so I just use it to fill out the rest of the room.
The pictures are taken from my older gen iPhone so nothing special.
