Analogue Seduction TT6SC Tonearm Turntable Instructions
- August 27, 2024
- Analogue Seduction
Table of Contents
The Wand Tonearm, A Unique
Approach to Unipivot Tonearms
Wand 10.3in Plus Series B
TT6SC Tonearm Turntable
August 12, 2024 Review & Photos, Anton from HiFi Chicken. Extracts below, for
the full review, see the link below;
https://hifichicken.com/review-the-wand-tonearm-a-unique-approach-to-
unipivot-tonearms
While the installation is fairly simple and straightforward if you are mechanically inclined, this may not be a project for everyone. ….The instructions are very clear and easy to follow, Picking the mounting spot is easy using the provided alignment tool, following the directions it should be fairly difficult to do wrong.
The Sound
The sound, or perhaps I should say the lack of sound, as in the Wand doesn’t
impart any additional sound to the music, rather it is a neutral party in your
system. What I mean by that is the Wand Tonearm doesn’t get involved with the
sound so much as it acts as a bridge to transport it from the cartridge to the
phono preamp. What I notice the most is that it offers a rigid yet freely
moving foundation for your cartridge. It is unwavering along the length of the
arm, and for a unipivot, it is incredibly stable. The majority of its weight
is below the pivot point which lends to its stability. My 10″ VPI 3D Unipivot
is not quite as stable and is a bit more finicky.
The 2M Bronze really starts to take advantage of quality Tonearm. The sound,
is unlike anything I have heard from this cart before. The lightness of her
voice (Laufey: Bewitched) is perfectly reproduced while the dynamic
instrumentals are beautifully detailed and spacious. The stage is large in all
dimensions, especially depth, and imaging is precise. Overall, I think the
Wand outperforms the VPI Unipivot with the 2M line, even if it’s not by loads
it is still better.
There is something about MC carts, that even an entry-level one sounds as good
as it does. The low mass and ease with which they navigate the grove really
cannot be matched by equivalent MM carts. The Quintet Red takes full advantage
of the rigid Wand Tonearm offering detail beyond what I have heard from it in
the past. The Speed and reaction to dynamic parts of the music are quite
wonderful.
The Zyx Exceed Bloom is an entry into the Exceed Line from Zyx, though at
$1,400.00 U.S. it may not be what some consider entry-level. Its performance
on the Wand was also not that of an entry-level cartridge. This is the best I
heard from the Wand and goes to show the potential on tap, and I would have no
issue using cartridges that double triple, or even quadruple the price of the
Wand. It won’t hold back a quality cartridge and easily could be an end-game
tonearm. The detail and articulation from the Exceed on the Wand is stunning.
It is incredibly fast and reactive to dynamic frequency changes and ate up
anything I threw at it. Hearing Bismillah by Peter Cat Recording Co, was like
hearing for the first time again. This combo is my favourite analog setup I
have had in my system to date and both the Bloom and Wand will be hard to send
back.
Wand Tonearm; Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Easy to setup
- A wide variety of tables supported
- Rigid design
- Easy to use
- Neutral sound
- High-quality build
Cons:
- No adjustment in the cartridge (angle)
- Armlock is not my favorite design
Conclusion
I think my favorite thing about the Wand is that it really is a blank canvas that allows you to create art with various cartridges and phono stages. It is much harder to switch out Tonearms than it is to switch out cartridges, or phono stages, so having an arm that lets the tonality and character of your cartridges shine is a major win in my book. …, you get a great product at a very attractive price. Mounting it is simple and with the included parts and tools you can mount it to a wide variety of turntables. The Wand has been added to my list of future purchases and should be one you consider if you are looking to upgrade or add an additional tonearm to your current table.
Associated Equipment
VPI Prime Turntable // VPi 10″ 3D Unipivot arm with VTA Base
Ortofon 2M Red, Blue, Bronze // Ortofon Quintet Red // Zyx Exceed Bloom
SOTA Pyxi // iFi Zen Phono
Marantz SR7009 // Advance Paris My Connect 250 // Mcintosh MC250
Sonus Faber Sonetto V // Paradigm Defiance V8
Synergystic Research Found SX cables // Synergystic Research Powercell 8 SX
