Kuzma reference 2

[John49]

Dsholl1... Thank you. Will see if the UK distributor is still selling their demo model.

[dracule1]

Originally Posted by Dsholl1

I have a Kuzma Ref 2 with the new 4point 9 Tonearm. I’ve been on the TT merry go round for years. In fact I have had the Ref2 before but had to sell it.
I think this is the best value TT you can buy. It doesn’t get enough attention, perhaps because it’s been around for so long and Franc hasn’t upgraded it for the sake of garnishing attention and extra $$$

It has beaten plenty of tables I have had over the years including SME, Linn, Oracle, AMG, Rega and Transrotor.

It really is a set and forget table.
I have a preference for suspended decks and I don’t think (excluding the Helix which I’ve heard) it doesn’t get better than this.

I had a chance to audition it against the Techdas Airforce 3 which I planned to get. I really wanted to like the AF3 but for me, it was more of Hi-Fi/ cerebral sound where’s the Kuzma was more Musical/visceral sounding.

You won’t be disappointed getting one.

I also had a chance to listen to it with various cartridges. I ended up with the Kuzma Car30. There was a great synergy with the in-house cartridge. Listened to it with a Kleos SL and Etna SL too, let’s just say that Lyra ain’t my cup of tea.

Hi, I’m interested in the Kuzma XL DC and Techdas AF3 Premium. Did you audition the Premium or standard AF3? Could you elaborate more on your AF3 audition? Thanks

[dracule1]

Originally Posted by Dsholl1

Nope.

I have had the 4 point 11 (and I’m sure I’ll get flamed for saying this) but, the 9 IMO is better than the 4 point 11.

Dynamics are explosive extremely detailed but very very musical.

I am seriously impressed with this arm. Should work fantastically with the Avid.

Can you describe the difference in sound between the 4 point 9 and 11? Thanks