Originally Posted by
TobesEtc
I want to retain the ability to plug & play new headshells/carts, so want to keep the bayonet method. I'd quite like to retain the VTA - but maybe could live without that. I'm sure these questions have been asked before, so maybe you could point me at the relevant thread (I have tried looking but there are loads and some are very very long!)
The Jelco will allow you to change headshells. Go to http://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/e_tone_arm.htm and you will see that the 750D is the appropriate length. The VTA on the Jelco is a bit fiddly so do not get that if you are wanting to change it all the time.
Originally Posted by
TobesEtc
Alternatively, which is the best arm for about ~£500? I'm thinking Jelco 750D. How does the vta work on that? Is there a good place to buy arm, plate and all the "bits" I'll need plus instructions? Don't want to end up with an arm that doesn't fit the plate and neither fits my tt! Do I have to do all the "rewire" on the new arm anyway or does it come wired?
You will need a mounting board and also it is recommended that you get an aftermarket collar. Go to http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...orrect-azimuth to see why.
For wiring you will need Tonearm Wire. The Jelco does come with internal wiring, that is to say it has copper wiring from the end of the arm-tube running to the bottom of the tonearm mount. From there you would need a tonearm wire that has a straight din connector. Jelco make one http://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/e_cable.htm and so do Oyaide and many others.
The Tonearm, Collar, Mounting Board, Tonearm wire can be bought in one place if you like. You have probably checked out http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/1...-up-grade-dept
Actually the Technics arm is pretty decent. Once it is rewired and with a good headshell then it does not have too many weaknesses. My experience is that the Jelco is a big improvement over the stock technics arm but only a small improvement if you have done all the upgrades such as damping, headshell, internal wiring and tonearm wire. Just don't be a numpty like me - I did the technics tonearm improvements and then changed the whole tonearm.
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