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CageyH
29-01-2014, 12:48
Just want to see if there is any interest in an Audio Origami modified RB251, with the AO counterweight and stub upgrade, a Rega 3 point adjuster, A sound supports armboard for Technics SL1200 fitmebt and some VTA shims? The conterweight is 165g. It's a noticeable step up from a standard technics arm.
Price would be in the region of £300 including post and packaging for the complete drop in package for a Techie. (I need to check insured postage costs).

The arm alone retails for £410
Armboard was £35
Sound supports VTA set was £22 (the kit I have contains three off 1mm shim and one off 1.5 shim).
Audio Origami headshell weights (7.4g and 13g) were £15

CageyH
29-01-2014, 18:32
Here are a couple of pictures.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/12208719415_8b3fd8c3a9_z_d.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/12208969153_0f0dae53ef_z_d.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/12208780825_7ef4ed916b_z_d.jpg

CageyH
05-02-2014, 19:50
Now that my FX1200 arm has arrived and I have had a brief opportunity to test it, I think the RB 251 is going to have to go.
It's probably priced a little high, so how does £240 incl P&P to the UK or in France sound for the arm + headshell weights and plastic Rega spacer.
Soundsupports SL1200 armboard for a Rega 3 point mount arm, and VTA shims - £35 incl P&P to UK or in France.

Info on the RB251.
The mods are:
Internal wire - Cardas copper litz
External cable - High Quality silver & copper alloy c/w a separate earth wire and gold plated phono plugs
A brass earth pin
A chrome rear stub and non concentric heavy chrome counter weight (165gm)