Heybrook TT2 w. RB300 -- cartridge recommendations

[Svend N]

Don’t forget that on a suspended turntable like the TT2, the more flexible the better. Some of the really thick figure 8 cables can be a nightmare to dress properly.

Funny, my wife said the same about me just the other morning...

Shane, I don't suspect the cable on the R200 would fit your characterization of "really thick". It is a figure 8, about the thickness of a good sized power cord -- thicker than a lamp cord; thinner than a 16ga. cord into, say, an amplifier. Feels fairly light and flexible. I'm sure it'll be OK... But any comments gratefully accepted.

So I picked up the Heybrook from the shop today, and it runs! Hurrah! The tech checked the speed and it's all good. I did ask them not to adjust the suspension as I would like to learn to do it myself, and I will be playing with a clamp and mats in the near future so changing the mass occasionally.

There's still a bit of work to do: swap the arms; touch up the finish on the plinth; polish the platter rim; adjust springs; align the cartridge; adjust VTA if needed; do the cable dressing; clean the bearing well and add oil. Should be playing music in a couple of days.

The belt looks in good shape, but have you any experience with the Origin Live belts? They make some rather lofty claims about their performance. Any truth to that? Worth paying a bit extra for?

Thanks,
Svend