Recommend me a decent arm with detachable headshell

[walpurgis]

Hi Lee,

For an Ortofon SPU, don't rule out vintage arms, as long as they're in good condition. In that respect, consider something such as a Denon DA-307: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/DENON-DA-307-...item43e0521b98

Those Denon arms (and others like them) were very well-engineered, intended for DL-103s, and so would work a treat with an SPU

I've bought before from the Japanese seller in question and can vouch for his excellent products and professionalism.

Marco.

I owned one of those Denon arms Marco and as you suggest, they are well suited to the SPU, as long as a base that accommodates overhang adjustment is used. It's an unusual arm design and very well made. It's good for use with lower compliance vintage cartridges and MCs that have perhaps less damping than most modern carts. I used mine with a Decca Mk.IV and my vintage SPU to great effect.

[Marco]

Nice one, Geoff. I think a lot of folk would be shocked at how good some of these vintage arms sound, which are often overlooked, favouring instead something new that may not be as good.

I owned one of those Denon arms Marco and as you suggest, they are well suited to the SPU, as long as a base that accommodates overhang adjustment is used.

Remember that there will be some available adjustment in the (detachable) headshell used. That, along with ensuring that the partnering armboard has been drilled with the correct pivot to spindle distance (stated by Denon), with which to position the arm, and you'll be fine

Marco.

[Lee Henley]

Many thanks to all that have posted so far, its given me an idea as to whats out there that is decent, Im off to the National Audio Show at the weekend and will have a look round

[Marco]

No worries, Lee. My best advice would be not to just think new!

Marco.

[User211]

Can a Morch be used with an SPU though? No doubts at all on the quality available from it though.

Absolutely right - no. Duff post - apologies.

[belloire]

Lee only says 'such as an spu'. i don't think he has one, so the Morch is still vaild

[Lee Henley]

Lee only says 'such as an spu'. i don't think he has one, so the Morch is still vaild

Your right I don't have one, but at some point I will get one

[StanleyB]

I do have a spare Micro Seiki 505 MKI if all else fails. But it is quite a technical arm to set up with its myriad of adjustment options. So not for the faint hearted if you are of that disposition.