Yeah, noticed you have same. Think it's the best headshell I own, matches very well with the Bokrand arm.
Ordering a Bokrand Tonearm
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I am still waiting for my tonearm, but I would like to hear your experience about the DL103rSo who has been waiting the longest?
I ordered and paid via direct bank transfer on 20th of September 2022, package arrived 30th of November 2023. It's been quite a very long wait, but now the arm is setup and all is well.
Just to let others in the loop, I still have not received my tonearm.
About 2 weeks ago Alfred told me he will send me his new improved tonearm in 10 work days and I should feel lucky to get the improved arm at this price. To be frank I would have felt more lucky if I received what I have ordered over 11 months ago but I do not want to comment on this too much... Today is the day (since his last postponement) for the improved tonearm shipment but no news on that either.
About 2 weeks ago Alfred told me he will send me his new improved tonearm in 10 work days and I should feel lucky to get the improved arm at this price. To be frank I would have felt more lucky if I received what I have ordered over 11 months ago but I do not want to comment on this too much... Today is the day (since his last postponement) for the improved tonearm shipment but no news on that either.
Alfred has been in hospital. He got out only a couple of days ago.
I can imagine this is beyond frustrating for many who have ordered and not received their arms. Promises matter, and in this Alfred has let down the side. We all should know his story by now, so no need to explain.
When you do receive it, you will be rewarded with a high-performance arm that vastly outperforms the cost, which wouln’t buy you a used Denon off ebay. For a site that debates the “value” of a quarter-million dollar DAC…
I can imagine this is beyond frustrating for many who have ordered and not received their arms. Promises matter, and in this Alfred has let down the side. We all should know his story by now, so no need to explain.
When you do receive it, you will be rewarded with a high-performance arm that vastly outperforms the cost, which wouln’t buy you a used Denon off ebay. For a site that debates the “value” of a quarter-million dollar DAC…
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The new arm looks nice, but calling it “Now Available” is a stretch.
I got this email from Alfred late last night.
"Dear customers and vinyl hifi friend
due to an extreme and exceptional financial situation, I am currently unable to pay for materials, lifts, etc. At the moment I am negotiating with a large hi-fi dealer in Europe who will soon be selling my tonearms exclusively for Europe. We are also negotiating because of my patents for tools to precisely adjust the tonearms and cartridges to 1/100 mm. I am also negotiating with a large HiFi dealer in the USA who will sell my tonearms exclusively for Canada, USA and the Far East.
Of course the tonearms then become more expensive because they are available immediately.
The whole thing will take about 3-4 weeks and I will then be able to produce the tonearms again and deliver them to my customers have to be paid since they have already been paid for. I hope everyone understands this current situation.
Please do not contact me about this matter anymore, I now need all my strength and concentration to conduct all negotiations (many contracts because of the transfer of my patents) so that we get a good ending for everyone involved.
Thank you
Alfred Bokrand"
There are still two arms for sale on Ebay which, in light of the above, adds insult to injury.
Personally, I've given up hope now. I'm done, lesson learned.
"Dear customers and vinyl hifi friend
due to an extreme and exceptional financial situation, I am currently unable to pay for materials, lifts, etc. At the moment I am negotiating with a large hi-fi dealer in Europe who will soon be selling my tonearms exclusively for Europe. We are also negotiating because of my patents for tools to precisely adjust the tonearms and cartridges to 1/100 mm. I am also negotiating with a large HiFi dealer in the USA who will sell my tonearms exclusively for Canada, USA and the Far East.
Of course the tonearms then become more expensive because they are available immediately.
The whole thing will take about 3-4 weeks and I will then be able to produce the tonearms again and deliver them to my customers have to be paid since they have already been paid for. I hope everyone understands this current situation.
Please do not contact me about this matter anymore, I now need all my strength and concentration to conduct all negotiations (many contracts because of the transfer of my patents) so that we get a good ending for everyone involved.
Thank you
Alfred Bokrand"
There are still two arms for sale on Ebay which, in light of the above, adds insult to injury.
Personally, I've given up hope now. I'm done, lesson learned.
Hope the negociations will be faster than delivering.
Hello!
I'm new to this forum, greetings to everyone!
Does anyone have experience with the updated brass 12" Alfred Bokrand tonearm? How does it compare to the previous model, the one with the Ortofon antiskating?
I know all the delivery problems that exist with it, I am suffering them just like all of you, I have been waiting for a 9" one for a year although I must say that Alfred is being quite kind every time I contact him, i need to be very, very, very patient. I recently received the 12" brass model but I have to send it back because the antiskating doesn't work well and I'm thinking of asking him to send me one of the previous model.
Thank you very much in advance!
All the best!
I'm new to this forum, greetings to everyone!
Does anyone have experience with the updated brass 12" Alfred Bokrand tonearm? How does it compare to the previous model, the one with the Ortofon antiskating?
I know all the delivery problems that exist with it, I am suffering them just like all of you, I have been waiting for a 9" one for a year although I must say that Alfred is being quite kind every time I contact him, i need to be very, very, very patient. I recently received the 12" brass model but I have to send it back because the antiskating doesn't work well and I'm thinking of asking him to send me one of the previous model.
Thank you very much in advance!
All the best!
Thank you very much!
And what model do you prefer, the new brass version or previous model? Do you think that the brass model is a better choice?
What is wrong in your tonearm? antiskating too?I just sent my arm to him before x-mas to have something fixed...
Wow! Good luck with the delivery!
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