LTD vs "standard" symetrex

60cycle

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LTD vs "standard" symetrex
« on: 25 Mar 2026, 01:42 pm »
Hello, Anyone have experience with both of these tonearms?  They appear to be very similar in design. The LTD cup appears shallower and may allow for easier assessment of fluid level.

mick wolfe

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Re: LTD vs "standard" symetrex
« Reply #1 on: 25 Mar 2026, 05:06 pm »
I have no trouble seeing the fluid level on an original Amadeus's vat when using an LED headlamp. Not sure about the same visibility with the LTD arm and cosmetic cover over the golf ball, but I assume it to be quite doable as well. Tiny adjustments in the fluid level via adjusting the vat height might be required after a few listening sessions anyway. FWIW, I always shoot for 1/4 -1/3 of the golf ball submerged in the fluid.