About a week ago, the owner of the Krell MRA based super system 1 finally put to service his Forsell Air Reference Turntable, which yours truly was invited to help set up. During the first few days, the phono stage of the ARC SP14 was used but the owner decided to settle permanently on the ARC PH5, and Mr Sensible himself was on hand last night to set it up.
The Forsell Air Reference has air bearings on BOTH the linear tonearm and the platter, the later being a most ingenious design. Imagine an acrylic platter 'floating' while spinning on air. WOW. I had seen and heard many Forsell tables in the mid 90s but never actually got to touch or 'feel' it. Well, this was my chance to fiddle with it and I must say that it's easier to use than what I imagined it to be. The owner is so happy about its performance that he has invited yours truly to fly to Hongkong with him this week, to go record hunting! You know where to deliver the free plane ticket, Sir......
The Forsell Air Reference Turntable with Benz Micro H20 cartridge
The ARC PH5 Phono Stage