Why does that matter? In the 1950s and '60s, the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standardized values for the outermost (146.05mm) and innermost (60.325) record grooves. The new WallyTractor also adds a second set of arcs and another radius, for analogphiles with mostly newer record collections. Boisclair told me that, should a buyer get an arm for which the gauge does not include its effective length, a "generous trade-in policy" will protect that investment. The new, round, LP-sized WallyTractor replaces the original wedge-shaped one, adding arcs for a wider range of tonearms≲8 in all with effective lengths ranging from 222mm to 356mm, which should cover most if not all current, commercially sold arms. Like the original, the new WallyTractor features Baerwald and Löfgren A arcs laser-engraved on mirrored plexiglass for a variety of tonearm effective lengths, as well as a radius on which are inscribed sets of parallel lines at the two "null points" where tracking error is zero. I used the new WallyTractor ($395, available from ) to set up the AMG Viella Forte Engraved turntable and 12JT tonearm reviewed elsewhere in this issue. When he told me about his plans for the new WallyTractor, I thought they seemed overly ambitiousbut he has delivered, at least in phase one. He was there selling remaining stock of Wally-era WallyTools. I'd been invited to speak and play some favorite records.
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I first met Boisclair at a meeting of the San Francisco Audiophile Society in summer 2019. Boisclair, Wally's erstwhile production assistant, picked up the torch and, with Andrzej's help, produced a redesigned and improved WallyTractor, the "WallyTractor Universal." It's the first of several updated WallyTools to come off the assembly line (footnote 1). From what I'd been told, his son Andrzeja mechanical engineer like his father but on an industrial, corporate scalewas interested but didn't have the time or resources to do it on his own. When WAM Engineering's Wally Malewicz passed away unexpectedly shortly after Munich High End 2018, the future availability of his excellent WallyTools, including the WallyTractor alignment gauge, seemed bleak. I can't do it this month because I'm reviewing cartridges that work best with more standard and familiar phono preamplification. In other news: Next month, I'll revisit the fascinating Haniwa HCVC01 passive current-to-voltage converter ( July 2020/Vol.43 No.7). I don't know if the company offers a money-back guarantee, but even if they do, be prepared not to ask for a refund.
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I've told a few friends about the CAD system and received thank-you notes in return. Inserting these passive boxes into the system resulted in a substantial increase in liquidity and tranquility, thanks to the removal of a layer of grit I didn't know was there. After listening for weeks, I pulled it out of my system, listened for a few minutes, put it all back immediately, then wrote a check. Now that I've lived with the CAD for another couple of months, I can render my verdict: I can't live without it. Two months ago, I ran out of space while covering the unsubtle sonic improvements of the passive CAD Ground Control system. I've never been so busy answering reader emails.
#INCOGNITO SME TONEARM WIRE UPGRADE#
Other than minimizing shopping expeditions and wearing a mask, the biggest change in my life is a spike in requests from readers for upgrade advice.
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I'm locked in the basement as usual, happy to have a good audio system and overwhelmed by my musical choices.
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How goes your quarantining? Honestly, my life hasn't changed much here.