MCRU
04-11-2012, 22:58
The final version of the Wand+ is now ready for ordering from my website. (http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/tone-arms-headshells/521-the-wand-tone-arm.html)The original Wand received 5 star and 5 globe reviews from Hi-Fi Choice and World as well as TNT Audio, the design has no headshell so the cartridge bolts directly to the arm tube, very clever and very effective.
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt309/themainsman/The%20Wand/67f7caa7.jpg
There have been various improvements made to the "+" version including an arm lift device and a seperate set of RCA inlets underneath to allow connection to your phono stage using standard RCA cables if that option is preferred.
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt309/themainsman/The%20Wand/IMAG0312_zpsf3be6548.jpg
As standard the Wand+ is delivered with pure silver cable from the cartridge tags terminating with silver eichmann bullet plugs so a single run of cable to avoid any joins, simple and very effective as I have witnessed using it on my 401 and recently also my Technics SL1210. Full range of armboards are in stock to allow fitting to most decks, installation tools and full set of instructions are provided with all arms sold. I will take some photos of the arm on my 1210 as soon as I get chance, I have to say it looks excellent on the Techy and sounds pretty good too!
If I get time I will take that combination to the Owston meet. Comparing the Wand+ to my SME309 I have to say the 309 is going on e-bay, the Wand+ comfortably out performed it in every area, I suspect it is a combination of the uni-pivot design, and single wiring loom and of course the eichmann silver bullets, £695 secures you what I consider to be the best arm under £1000.
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt309/themainsman/The%20Wand/67f7caa7.jpg
There have been various improvements made to the "+" version including an arm lift device and a seperate set of RCA inlets underneath to allow connection to your phono stage using standard RCA cables if that option is preferred.
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt309/themainsman/The%20Wand/IMAG0312_zpsf3be6548.jpg
As standard the Wand+ is delivered with pure silver cable from the cartridge tags terminating with silver eichmann bullet plugs so a single run of cable to avoid any joins, simple and very effective as I have witnessed using it on my 401 and recently also my Technics SL1210. Full range of armboards are in stock to allow fitting to most decks, installation tools and full set of instructions are provided with all arms sold. I will take some photos of the arm on my 1210 as soon as I get chance, I have to say it looks excellent on the Techy and sounds pretty good too!
If I get time I will take that combination to the Owston meet. Comparing the Wand+ to my SME309 I have to say the 309 is going on e-bay, the Wand+ comfortably out performed it in every area, I suspect it is a combination of the uni-pivot design, and single wiring loom and of course the eichmann silver bullets, £695 secures you what I consider to be the best arm under £1000.