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John
24-01-2012, 13:30
I recently had my cartridge upgraded by Dom for the price of £250 this has completely transformed the performance of the deck, to where I expect it to be.
Dom did the following work
A new Boron Cantilever and stylus with a aluminum body
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It now sounds very similar to a London Decca Jubilee at 1/4th the total price (including cost of cart) this is well worth the effort
Dom service is very good. He leant me a spare cart so I would not be without music. He also communicated well, even when there was a delay he let me know quickly
Highly recommended
Thanks

Theo
24-01-2012, 13:37
Do you really rate it that close to the Decca Jubilee? That would make it a very interesting proposition...

John
24-01-2012, 13:39
Its not quite there but its pretty closeIt does not have the same aliveness as the Decca but I am getting the attack I am used to with Jubille

YNWaN
24-01-2012, 15:09
Presumably you mean a boron, not Baron, cantilever?

John
24-01-2012, 15:11
:oOpps yes

Marco
24-01-2012, 15:15
Nice one, John. I'd love to hear it. Are you bringing the 103 to Scalford? :)

Dom is defo the man for such jobs, these days. Feck the slow-as-snail's-shite crew at Expert! :exactly:

Marco.

P.S Love how you've captured the stray 'bawhairs' lying on the carpet. It gives your abode a distinctly Bohemian feel! :D

Gromit
24-01-2012, 15:54
Ooh very nice! Think I've just seen my next project as just got hold of a 103R ripe for re-tipping :)

Theo
24-01-2012, 16:38
Richard - I was thinking the very same thing :)

Dominic Harper
24-01-2012, 17:20
Thank you guys and John for the kind comments, but again I have to keep repeating myself. Firstly John, I was the one who sent the cart to you to use whilst yours was having the upgrade and secondly I do all the communicating :lol: Only Joking lololololol. Seriously though, it is nice to read good positive feedback. We both really appreciate the comments. Dom will leave a response later.

Thanks Again

Natalie ;);)

John
24-01-2012, 17:20
Bouncy floors are no good for the Terminator arm so will not be bringing the Salvation to Scalford

John
24-01-2012, 17:22
Thank you guys and John for the kind comments, but again I have to keep repeating myself. Firstly John, I was the one who sent the cart to you to use whilst yours was having the upgrade and secondly I do all the communicating :lol: Only Joking lololololol. Seriously though, it is nice to read good positive feedback. We both really appreciate the comments. Dom will leave a response later.

Thanks Again

Natalie ;);)

Ahh yes thanks Natalie for sending me the cart and the great communication:)

Dominic Harper
24-01-2012, 17:24
Ahh yes thanks Natalie for sending me the cart and the great communication:)

I'm Joking John. It was a pleasure to help you.

Cheers Natalie;)

Marco
24-01-2012, 17:33
Bouncy floors are no good for the Terminator arm so will not be bringing the Salvation to Scalford

I meant just the re-tipped 103... So what T/T is being used in your system at Scalford, dude? :)

Marco.

Gromit
24-01-2012, 19:35
Richard - I was thinking the very same thing :)

Great minds... :D

John
24-01-2012, 19:57
Think Martin may bring his along as he never exhibted before
I bring the cart with me

Marco
24-01-2012, 20:03
Ah, no worries. You see, you not bringing the Salvation to Scalford was a new one on me! ;)

If Martin brings his Sumiko headshell as spare, we can fit the 103 onto that - should be interesting.

I'll also bring my T/T for a bit of fun :cool:

Marco.

John
24-01-2012, 20:23
Ah, no worries. You see, you not bringing the Salvation to Scalford was a new one on me! ;)

If Martin brings his Sumiko headshell as spare, we can fit the 103 onto that - should be interesting.

I'll also bring my T/T for a bit of fun :cool:

Marco.


Ahh think not able to use the Denon then as it has a glued Aluminum body now

Marco
25-01-2012, 09:45
We can still fit that onto a headshell, dude, the same as you do to the one on the Terminator :)

Marco.

John
25-01-2012, 10:04
Ok cool I bring it along

Marco
25-01-2012, 10:13
Nice one, mate. Bring the screws you use, too, to fix it to the Terminator headshell, in case I don't have any of the right size.

I'm presuming that fairly short ones are used, which go into threaded slots on the top of the cartridge?

Marco.

John
25-01-2012, 10:17
Sure are and shall bring them along with me too