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I'm Dimitar.
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I'm Hugo.
To my understanding there are only 3 differences between the m5g arm and mk2 arm- matte finish rather than shiny (purely aesthetic), wiring upgraded from regular copper to OFC, the addition of a horizontal control weight, which is designed to be used in DJing and bypassed completely for home use.
The only "hifi" upgrade over the mk2 arm is the wiring. If you ever plan to use the KABUSA fluid damper you have to completely remove the horizontal control knob
With regards to screwing up the bearings on tonearm change- to my understanding there's no need to touch the bearings- just a few screws
Last edited by 1200reasons; 11-05-2017 at 09:09.
Location: Bulgaria
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I'm Dimitar.
It looks like it's also made from different material (titanium instead of aluminium) which is why it looks different. And this may also contribute to better sound performace. Although I'm not sure, that's why I ask which will be better:
1. M5G stock arm with no rewire
2. MK2 rewired with Cardas Tonearm Rewire kit.
Option 1 is more expensive than option 2. So the question is 1 or 2?
Last edited by mindarelus; 11-05-2017 at 13:01.
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I'm Chris.
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I'm Dimitar.
Location: Queensland Australia
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I'm Hugo.
I'm of the impression that the tonearm wands are the same- just with a different finish, but I'm not certain. They've got the same effective mass, for what it's worth.
No benefits aside from the wires, to my knowledge. Never done a side-by-side comparison. Perhaps contact KAB
Last edited by 1200reasons; 14-05-2017 at 10:25.
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Location: Bulgaria
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I'm Dimitar.
The bearings screws are factory calibrated. After this they are not supposed to be touched. I didn't know that. Now suspension of the arm feels different, it's like something is applying pressure, and something is not normal. I can feel it and hear it.
So the solution to me is change the tonearm, and I wonder between two options, since Jelco is too expensive for me at the moment.