Great turntable, Steve - a veritable classic! Like the other guys have said, everything on it just 'works'.
Is that a re-bodied 103 I see strapped onto the end of the arm? If so, that'll sound great... Enjoy!
Marco.
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Great turntable, Steve - a veritable classic! Like the other guys have said, everything on it just 'works'.
Is that a re-bodied 103 I see strapped onto the end of the arm? If so, that'll sound great... Enjoy!
Marco.
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Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.
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A great TT and arm combo, there's a synergy in play for sure, still use mine now and then...
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Nice... always liked the PL-71 - Enjoy!
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Hi Marco. Yes indeed it is a re-bodied 103. It sounds brill with live music. Has great shimmer and speed around drum kits and percussion. Very pleased with it. I'm not thoroughly convinced if its a good match for the Pioneer though.Originally Posted by Marco
Great turntable, Steve - a veritable classic! Like the other guys have said, everything on it just 'works'.
Is that a re-bodied 103 I see strapped onto the end of the arm? If so, that'll sound great... Enjoy!
Marco.
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The arm needs more mass it's approx 18g as standard, swap that headshell for something heavier and more rigid. You'll need to add something to the counter weight to compensate. I use a 103SA on mine and it works well.
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Aye, it wants a little work but i think it'll be a gooden once i get it tuned up.
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Steve I have a Sumiko HS-12 headshell somewhere, no tags, will send it if I find it (will have a look!) as it's no longer needed in my system. Worked nicely when I used a DL103.
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