ARO - again?

Yes, this arm looks interesting, as does the Wand prototype turntable as well - Simon Brown is pushing the boundaries. The carbon fibre arm looks purposeful on a Technics deck, and the the 10.3" Wand fitted to an LP12 would be an interesting proposition, given the longer length to supposedly decrease distortion…

“Our 10.3” arm is a great way of having 2/3 of the benefits of the 12" arms in a more compact package. It is designed explicitly to be the longest arm you can fit on a Linn LP12 or Technics SL1200 family turntable, inlcuding the new GR models (or similar compact turntables). Special mounting kits are available to make this even easier."

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The longer I look at that the nicer it gets. Just the shoe lace which looks cheap. There’s a solid alternative in the box I believe. Wish that had been on demo at the NW hifi show. Maybe next year?

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Actually, arguably, Rega make some rather decent, modern alternatives. Better tech and materials.

Agree, it is growing on me the more I look at it, but it’ll never be as pretty as something like an Ittok, as that tonearm is one of the most visually pleasing with the LP12 as far as I’m concerned.

I do wonder if there’ll be a MK2 Supertrac arm, a version where the aesthetic can be diluted down to be a little less imposing.

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Wait until you see one in Troika Red!

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I had an Ekos 1 and upgraded to the SE at the same time as I bought the Keel. That was a big step up! I can’t separate the contribution of each component, but my sense is that the lion’s share of the improvement was from the Keel.

If I had been bothered to audition each separately and if I found the SE brought only a small improvement, I would have gone for it anyway, as my Ekos 1 was getting long in the tooth and was beginning to suffer from the well-documented sticky tracking dial problem.

Speculation aside, I recall that going from Ittok to Ekos 1 was also a major upgrade, which fuels my faith that there may yet be more to come in that department.

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My Aro dates from 88, even has the old logo on its head shell. Still sounds pretty good to me. I’ve mounted the Lyra Kleos a Sl wee while back and seems to be a smiley enough combo.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the ideal be hide the Aro had a let’s fill a market spot, make some money and have fun making beautiful music. Very user friendly once setup correctly (which is half the fun).
Imo way above average sound quality even in this modern market. Has a real boogie factor, would highly encourage anybody to purchase a good secondhand unit and enjoy.
Hard to find good complete accessories and box these days.

Excellent vfm especially with a Nap500😉

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I am looking forward to this arms release (maker is an Aro fan):


XO

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It’s a looker, for sure……

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Yeah, mine’s got that old Naim logo on it too. Even got the box and tool kit!

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I’m lucky that I’ve just got a complete set of ARO recently. It’s what I’m after for a long time.

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That’s some find…….well done indeed.

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Thank you.

Those Hana ML carts are very excellent! Really great VFM.
I have a mate who runs one with his sp10, 11 inch Wand tone arm setup. Love it when I visit his home, it’s a very very analog sounding system, In fact he is one of Simon’s ( the wand inventor) beta testers and has had critiquing input to its design. Very fun time indeed :upside_down_face:

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Very interesting.

Reading the blog on the Bool Audio website illustrates just how much work and effort it will take to bring an arm like this to market - I really hope it goes to full production as it’s a fascinating cottage industry project by a father and son team - excellent.

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Interesting that the arm is secured to a Stack Audio armboard, who are also based in Devon.

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Looks fantastic! Only glaring fault is a lack of slotted head shell-imho.
Who is the maker?

Bool Audio.

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