Heybrook TT2 vs Linn LP12 (A/B comparison... almost)

**Marco** · 06-07-2009, 21:57

Hi Shane,

Forgive my ignorance, but I had no idea you had something to do with Heybrook. What was your role their exactly and why haven't you mentioned this much before (unless I've missed it all)?

Cheers!

Marco.

**The Grand Wazoo** · 06-07-2009, 22:30

Originally Posted by Marco

Hi Shane,

Forgive my ignorance, but I had no idea you had something to do with Heybrook..............

Cheers

...........insert 'you little tinker' comments as applicable.

**bubba45** · 07-07-2009, 07:26

Hi again gents.

Hi Shane
You are right about this being an early version but still absolutely solid as a rock though, despite being left in a loft for a few years.
I`m going to re-spray the plinth top plate and armboard then re-oil the wood surround. Th egrain on the wood for this looks lovely and shouls come up very well.
From a bit of researching I`ve found that the arm is a bit of a keeper too and seems like a rare quality arm from Mission that is just a very small step down from the Mission Mechanic. So a good result for the money really.

Hi Guy
I could do with a couple of belts actually as I always like to have one spare and if you have an outer platter that would be great and PM me a price as before.
So far all the pther parts seem fine the bearing and housing are all intact and unmarked, rubber bushes fine, though the suspension bolts are a little rusty around the top I can soon clean them up.

If the grain on this one`s plinth comes up as clean and clear as I imagine then I may keep it for myself and passmy 1st one onto my friend.

I`ll let you know how it goes.

Jason

**bubba45** · 15-08-2009, 20:37

Just finished restoring the Heybrook & Mission 774SM. Looks great IMHO and sounds fantastic.
There`s an album of photos running from latest back to oldest (oops!!) if anyone is interested.
The Mission 774SM is a stunning arm. Absolute quality and I think I have a set up for keeps in the current TT2 so I`m going to sell the 1st one I restored..
Thanks for advice Shane & Guy. As you cn see from the photos the outer platter cleaned up beautifully with casting faults evident at all Shane.
Cheers

**shane** · 16-08-2009, 21:57

Originally Posted by bubba45

There`s an album of photos running from latest back to oldest (oops!!) if anyone is interested.

Where?

**DSJR** · 17-08-2009, 08:49

Wasn't the 774SM a Jelco made product?

**bubba45** · 18-08-2009, 14:54

Hi DSJR
No the 774SM was built by GB Tools who built the Mision Mechanic and the Zeta arms.
The 774SM was the forerunner to the Mechanic and seems to be pretty rare or at least comes up rarely for sale from what I can gather.
The 774LC was built by Jelco and is essentially a Jelco 250st precursor ar at least looks like one.
The SM is a different beast entirely to the 774 Original & the 774LC.
The SM is a cracking arm, best I`ve heard but then I have had very limited experience of tonearms. The rewire by Audiorigami is a class piece of work.

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**AlfaGTV** · 27-02-2012, 13:56

Thanks for great info and pics! Have just got my hands on a pretty nice TT2 bearing a Rega RB-250 and i am pleasantly surprised with the audio quality and overall impression. Mine is a steel subchassis item and i will make a new tone arm board with a better machined hole for the Rega Arms.

Both images are clickable!

The TT is making music using a DL-103 at the moment, but i will dress it up using my Benz Micro Ace SL, when the armboard is finished.

Any suggestions on armboard construction? I was thinking a glued sandwich of marine plywood or MDF or perhaps a combination?

Best regards
Micke from Sweden

**snapper** · 27-02-2012, 14:01

Hello Micke

Before you go any further, could you please pop into the Welcome area and introduce yourself to our community, as you were asked to do in the registration email you received - ta!

**AlfaGTV** · 27-02-2012, 14:31

Originally Posted by snapper

Hello Micke

Before you go any further, could you please pop into the Welcome area and introduce yourself to our community, as you were asked to do in the registration email you received - ta!

Been there, done that!

Thanks for Heads Up!
BR /Micke

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