Upgrade Roksan Radius

[Jahvelvet]

Hi all,

I currently have an old Roksan Radius mk1 which has developed a sag so am going to have to replace it. It has a Roksan Tabriz Zi tonearm which I was considering keeping to use on a new turntable as it still seems to be a fairly good arm. Any suggestions as to whether this is a good idea and to which possible turntables I should be looking at? I'm thinking of a budget of up to £2000 and would consider used too if it was the right thing

 

[Al ears]

Hi all,

I currently have an old Roksan Radius mk1 which has developed a sag so am going to have to replace it. It has a Roksan Tabriz Zi tonearm which I was considering keeping to use on a new turntable as it still seems to be a fairly good arm. Any suggestions as to whether this is a good idea and to which possible turntables I should be looking at? I'm thinking of a budget of up to £2000 and would consider used too if it was the right thing

Keep the tonearm as its very good. I'd be looking at a second hand Roksan TMS turntable if you can find one or buy the new Radius 5.2

What cartridge do you have?

 

[Jahvelvet]

Thanks for your reply- always loved the thought of a TMS but still seem to be a fairly hefty price! Cartridge is a Roksan Corus black body with a Corus silver stylus.

 

[friendly_ghost]

For that budget and since you don't need an arm, I'd also audition the Kuzma Stabi S (maybe with upgraded platter).

 

[Al ears]

Thanks for your reply- always loved the thought of a TMS but still seem to be a fairly hefty price! Cartridge is a Roksan Corus black body with a Corus silver stylus.

I used a Tabriz tonearm on an original Radius 5 once, the trick is to find one without the standard Nema arm fitted.

You could also look at Inspire Audio or Analogue Works decks and mount the Tabriz on those.

Nice cartridge by the way.

 

[Al ears]

For that budget and since you don't need an arm, I'd also audition the Kuzma Stabi S (maybe with upgraded platter).

A possibility but getting to audition one in the UK is extremely tricky. ;-)

 

[iQ Speakers]

Now thats one good looking bit of kit, especially the dust cover!

 

[Al ears]

Now thats one good looking bit of kit, especially the dust cover!

Good looking but the dust cover is about as much good as a chocolate fire-guard..

 

[Jahvelvet]

Just a quick update- I was bidding on a Roksan Xerxes 10 but lost out, however I ended up buying the SME V arm that went with it- oops but it was so lovely! Have now totally gone mad and tracked down a Michell Orbe to do it justice so it'll be beans to eat for ages and a Roksan arm for sale in the near future!!

 

[Al ears]

Just a quick update- I was bidding on a Roksan Xerxes 10 but lost out, however I ended up buying the SME V arm that went with it- oops but it was so lovely! Have now totally gone mad and tracked down a Michell Orbe to do it justice so it'll be beans to eat for ages and a Roksan arm for sale in the near future!!

Very nice combo, and I don't mean beans on toast.

Enjoy.

 

[Jahvelvet]

I'm certainly hoping so- may just stare at it for hours!

 

[Al ears]

I'm certainly hoping so- may just stare at it for hours!

I have been reliably informed that staring at nice things for hours improves their performance..... ;-)

 

[hybridauth_Facebook_100004211376004]

I have been reliably informed that staring at nice things for hours improves their performance..... ;-)

I'll need to try that with the wife.lol.

 

[Al ears]

I have been reliably informed that staring at nice things for hours improves their performance..... ;-)

I'll need to try that with the wife.lol.

Better than trying it with someone else's wife.