sd: you are probably too young to remember, but they made all of the same claims in the 70s too. that was the last time that there was anything approaching a major interest in linear tracking arms. yet, for all those virtues, the standard arm persists? maybe its the air pump.

Rube Goldberg for sure.

The bearing for the cartridge holder has grown exponentially over the years, but those pesky air hose and cartridge wiring are awkward, to say the least. Still, that very substantial bearing should minimize binding, but I still wonder about the drag and resistance, particularly as caused by that air hose.

Dave

I hear ya, tc. Linear tracking, air-bearing arms tout minimal tracking error, etc., but just dealing with that air pump and tubes doesn't sound fun. Introduces a LOT of variables as far as maintenance is concerned. For me, pivoted arms = vinyl repro, warts and all. And I even love the warts, dealing with it.

I do like the Simon Yorke aesthetic, starting from their TTs, and even liked the arm until I saw the air tube and wires hanging haphazardly like an IV into a meth addict on overdose. Seems that he thought about this for 25 years, then surely he could've come up with the better solution than that unsightly tangle? Aside from the tube/wire, I think the aeroarm looks purty.

I'd still love to read MF's review of the aeroarm, esp. in comparison to the Kuzma Airline, which he's reviewed before.

Self-

You might enjoy this short video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQrXvYZv1zQ&feature=player_embedded

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You might enjoy this short video:

Whoa. If I ever entertained thoughts of buying one of his products, that would put me off. It would have served him better to show more about him actually building his TTs rather than spouting off inaccurate crap about digital vs. analogue. Oh well...

Thanks for the link.

Dave

a liked susan. the first part was great, about 30 seconds, then the last little bit where he talked about hand making his products, about 30 seconds. the middle could have been filled in with more susan.

how about a picture resize, self?

I like. big. pics and I cannot lie.

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I like. big. pics and I cannot lie.

Me too. I've got broadband and like to use it.

Are people still on dial-up???

Dave

nope..no dial up..just the damned picture is too wide to fit in the screen.

i hate to click the slider to see another side of a picture.

pure laziness.