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My friend has one of these and his very old Rega R100 ? (s shaped) tonearm needs replacing.
For those who may not know it , it's sprung like a LP12 but has electronic speed change, and doesn't look much like an LP12. I think there are pics on Vinyl Engine.
Anyway, I first thought of an RB250 or maybe a used Akito/Ittok
any recommendations?
ps budget is peanuts
thanks
Get another Rega R200 and/or have the existing one looked at/re-wired by Audio Origami. If the bias adjuster is still working, then the rest of the arm is actually very good still.
The RB250/300 and their modified cousins will also drop right in.
Linn arms won't fit unless you can find a new arm board as the length from pivot to spindle is different to the Regas.
The bias is knackered, the counterweight creeps about 5mm each record,
it just feels like it's about to fall to bits. Shame as it looks great and has a
detachable headshell.
I think an RB250 is the most sensible option, he uses a Denon 160 hi MC
cartridge with should go well together.
thanks for the reply
Shame about the bias adjuster. it is a known weakness in old R200's - the little internal toothed belt on the adjuster snaps. The counterweight is easily dealt with - just gently bend the sprung "locating pin" underneath the counterweight beam outwards a little, to give the counterweight a bit more friction.
The RB250 should be fine and there are loads of tweaks available for it. Make sure the main turntable bearing is still OK, especially at spindle tip.
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