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bubba45
06-07-2009, 01:38
Hi and thanks for looking.:scratch:
I have just recieved this tonearm today attached to a Heybrook TT2 but I can find very little about it on tinternet so any info. other than the owners manual listed in Vinyl Engine will be much appreciated.
As you can see from the photos it is in a bit of a state and needs a re-wire and damn good clean.
So for anyone with experience of this particular model of the Mission 774 (not the Original or LC models) my questions are:
1. Is this a rare but very good tonearm?
2. Is it rare because it`s crap?
3. Is it worth laying out and getting it rewired by a skilled professional?
4. Is this a very mediocre arm and so I should give it a go myself?
5. What cartridge would you recomend?
6. What are the pitfalls /advantages of this tonearm?
7. Anything else you can tell me about this wouls be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Bubba45