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Old 12-16-2021, 11:47 AM
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Wouldhttps://www.monoandstereo.com/2021/0...rd-weight.html be interesting to compare your record clamp (assume it came with the TT) to a Stillpoints. I was quite pleasantly surprised with the upgrade the LP1v2 provided. Even my cheapskate friend was so impressed that after listening to mine on his TT refused to give it back (that's OK, I owed him and just ordered another).
I may try this later. J. Sikora uses a two piece weight. It has particular metals in it (nickel, brass, bronze) that are specifically related to how the Sikora TT is made (aluminum, brass, copper, inox, bronze), so the synergy is amazing.

I’m going to give this one some more time. Mono and Stereo did a small blurb on it.

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Old 12-26-2021, 09:51 PM
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I saw the J. Sikora for the first time at CAF this year and fell in love with the table. On my list of future upgrades. Congrats
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Old 12-27-2021, 09:05 AM
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I saw the J. Sikora for the first time at CAF this year and fell in love with the table. On my list of future upgrades. Congrats
You won’t be disappointed. It out performs the way it looks.
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Old 12-27-2021, 09:31 AM
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What a beautiful system! I'm considering a J. Sikora Initial or Initial Max (limits of my budget) with Integrity Tru-Glider here in SW FL but have yet to actually see one in the wild or talk with anyone who has owned one. I only have a very strong recommendation from my dealer to go on. I'll look forward to more of your findings as it settles in, though it certainly looks absolutely amazing.

I have a DS Audio DS 003 "optical" cartridge, currently with an STST Motus II DQ suspended direct drive table with Schröder CB tonearm. The cartridge would just move over, along with their DS 003 phono stage.
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Old 12-27-2021, 10:49 AM
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What a beautiful system! I'm considering a J. Sikora Initial or Initial Max (limits of my budget) with Integrity Tru-Glider here in SW FL but have yet to actually see one in the wild or talk with anyone who has owned one. I only have a very strong recommendation from my dealer to go on. I'll look forward to more of your findings as it settles in, though it certainly looks absolutely amazing.

I have a DS Audio DS 003 "optical" cartridge, currently with an STST Motus II DQ suspended direct drive table with Schröder CB tonearm. The cartridge would just move over, along with their DS 003 phono stage.
Thanks. I haven’t seen an Initial Max but as of a few weeks ago the US Distributor still had one in stock. Sikora though is shipping more … I almost purchased the Initial Max. I understand it plays very well. And it looks stunning! The only thing that held me back was that I desired two arms, so I moved up to the Standard Max.

DS Audio I think would pair well with the Sikora. I use an Aurender Tight Opus1 and a MSL Signature Platinum on mine. It sounds divine. You’ll get plenty of very well dif8ned bass. Vocals sound amazing.
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Old 12-27-2021, 10:53 AM
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I should have added that we just received a playmate for it from Turkey. It really works.
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I have owned the standard max for almost a year and am glad to discuss. I also almost went for the initial, but wanted two arms. Just send me a pm if you want to discuss in more detail.
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I have owned the standard max for almost a year and am glad to discuss. I also almost went for the initial, but wanted two arms. Just send me a pm if you want to discuss in more detail.
Did Jose put in your Sikora? He mentioned he put in another one some time back ….
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Yes.
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Yes.
Awesome! He’s a unique guy. He does great work.
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