Brinkmann Balance/ Kuzma 4P

[Sunny]

I need to get a Balance and the new Ront 3

 

[ICOREM]

Anyone swapped on a RONT II the GZ34 tube (original or an upgraded one) with the new SS Gz34 and can share some thoughts ?

 

[bonzo75]

Brinkmann Audio BALANCE - 2 Tonarmbasen - 4 Tonarmplattformen (1425522924) | Gebrauchtgerät | Plattenspieler-Laufwerk | Angebot auf audio-markt.de

Angeboten wird „BALANCE - 2 Tonarmbasen - 4 Tonarmplattformen“ von Brinkmann Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler-Laufwerk“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1425522924 endet am 03.08.2022 um 06:02 Uhr.

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this looks good. comes with a lot of tonearm platforms, that if you don't require you can sell off and buy the tube supply instead and an arm.

 

[Lagonda]

Brinkmann Audio BALANCE - 2 Tonarmbasen - 4 Tonarmplattformen (1425522924) | Gebrauchtgerät | Plattenspieler-Laufwerk | Angebot auf audio-markt.de

Angeboten wird „BALANCE - 2 Tonarmbasen - 4 Tonarmplattformen“ von Brinkmann Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler-Laufwerk“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1425522924 endet am 03.08.2022 um 06:02 Uhr.

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this looks good. comes with a lot of tonearm platforms, that if you don't require you can sell off and buy the tubes supply instead and an arm.

He is actually selling the tube supply separately.

 

[christoph]

He is actually selling the tube supply separately.

Jawoll!
SCNR

 

[ICOREM]

Did anyone bought this tube and compared to a tube GZ34 either stock or NOS ?

 

[bonzo75]

Did anyone bought this tube and compared to a tube GZ34 either stock or NOS ?

There are many references in this thread. Please do a search

 

[cbl117]

I'm considering the purchase of a Bardo with the RoNt III. Is there any issue with placing the RoNt III next to the Bardo on the side furthest from the tonearm? I'm trying to keep everything on the same shelf if possible.

 

[defride]

I'm considering the purchase of a Bardo with the RoNt III. Is there any issue with placing the RoNt III next to the Bardo on the side furthest from the tonearm? I'm trying to keep everything on the same shelf if possible.

The system is sensitive to placement. I've an Oasis (Bardo in plinth) and initially wanted to place my RoNt II underneath with only a this shelf between, got very bad hum. Moved it to the side and a shelf below on the side further from the tonearm and no problem.

Can't remember ever seeing a RoNt on the same level as the TT in a system I've heard, that includes Brinkmann setups at shows.

Hard to say how it would work in your implementation. Would reach out to Brinkmann, they're helpful and usually quick to respond.

 

[cbl117]

The system is sensitive to placement. I've an Oasis (Bardo in plinth) and initially wanted to place my RoNt II underneath with only a this shelf between, got very bad hum. Moved it to the side and a shelf below on the side further from the tonearm and no problem.

Can't remember ever seeing a RoNt on the same level as the TT in a system I've heard, that includes Brinkmann setups at shows.

Hard to say how it would work in your implementation. Would reach out to Brinkmann, they're helpful and usually quick to respond.

Thanks for that info. It aligns with what Brinkmann recommended this morning. I’ll need to see about moving the power supply to the side of my racks.

 

[cbl117]

Can anyone confirm if the Brinkmann ground connection at the back of the turntable (Taurus in this case) is a standard size banana plug connection? Thanks in advance!

 

[findog]

I have a RöNt I and notice that the solid state power supply is faster at the same motor setting than the RöNt - 33.33 vs. 33.25 and I have to adjust the motor when I use the RöNt. Anyone else notice that?

 

[Birdwatcher]

Do you still use the bearing heater with the RöNT?

 

[findog]

Do you still use the bearing heater with the RöNT?

Yes.

 

[Zeotrope]

I'm considering the purchase of a Bardo with the RoNt III. Is there any issue with placing the RoNt III next to the Bardo on the side furthest from the tonearm? I'm trying to keep everything on the same shelf if possible.

I have a mint condition Bardo with the RoNT II (and the AZ tube from the III) that I am reluctantly selling.
Glass platter and screw down clamp included.
Just in case you were still looking for one…
Can also include the SME V12 arm, which I have mounted on the Bardo.
I absolutely love the Bardo with V12 and RoNT!

 

[john222]

Which is the best power cord for the Ront ii ?

 

[DetroitVinylRob]

Which is the best power cord for the Ront ii ?

I don’t feel I sonically have heard much of a difference at all with a variety of high quality chords tried. I run a modest Shunyata Research Venom NR on all power supplies, gear that does NOT handle audio signal path, such as the RoNt II, field-coil PS (x4), and my other tt PS/speed control. This is an attempt to reduce system mains feedback noise overall. Look forward to everyone else’s experiences.

 

[defride]

Didn't notice a difference between power cords on mine. Also use a modest one