'bitten by the bug'

[Zinzuma]

Hello,

I've never owned a decent turntable before but have been 'bitten by the bug' since a new record shop opened near me. So my search for equipment started about a month ago - and I've been reading posts on here with interest. I've considered Dual 505, Technics 1210 and Rega Planar 3 but have fallen in love with the Michell Focus One.

I'm just about to step out and buy a used Michell Focus One. This is bundled with a Garrard 86SB Mk2.
Both turntables require cartridges and stylus, but apart from that they are in good condition. The Michell has a Hadcock tonearm - either 228 or 242, but its missing the counter weight.

I'll post some pics when I've collected them.

All the best

Matt

[struth]

Welcome Matt.. i like the focus, lovely deck and thats a decent arm too. Pity its missing the weight but speedy steve of this parish can make you one if you cant find one.

[walpurgis]

Hello Matt. Welcome to AOS.

You'll like the Focus One and the Hadcock arm is good. As Grant says, you should be able to get the counterweight sorted.

Tell us what music you listen to and what the rest of your system is.

Have a look around the site and join in any chat that interests you. Start a thread in the appropriate area and ask questions if you want to.


Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.

[Audio Al]

Hello and welcome . You will fit in here if you are a vinyl man :)

[Zinzuma]

Welcome Matt.. i like the focus, lovely deck and thats a decent arm too. Pity its missing the weight but speedy steve of this parish can make you one if you cant find one.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[The Black Adder]

Welcome to AOS, Matt.

It's a slippery slope once the bug has bit. :)

Enjoy the forum. :)
Jo

[KeithA0000]

I know what it's like to be bitten by the bug. It's a nasty persistent bug. But it's also a captivating bug.
Please tell us which TT you choose, and then post pics so that we can drool!!
Cheers!

[Macca]

Welcome from me Matthew.

[Zinzuma]

I know what it's like to be bitten by the bug. It's a nasty persistent bug. But it's also a captivating bug.
Please tell us which TT you choose, and then post pics so that we can drool!!
Cheers!

I picked up this beauty today. Needs a bit of work!191271912819129

[walpurgis]

Nice. Shouldn't be too hard to sort out.

[Bigman80]

Doesn't look like there is a lot of slack on The 4 pin. Does it move across the full range ok ?

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[Zinzuma]

Picked up this beauty today! Needs some work!191301913119132

[Zinzuma]

Yes, that's fine. To be honest, looks a bit fiddly to me-I'd be better off with an SME arm.

[walpurgis]

Looks easy enough to rewire to me. As it's not usable now, you've got little to lose by having a bash. I'm sure you can get plenty of guidance and help here.

I have to say, I'd sooner have the Hadcock arm than an SME.

[Zinzuma]

I'm going to have a read about how to do it and Hadcock arms in general. Will take my time. Will need advice about suitable Amp. Slowly slowly...

[Bigman80]

I'm going to have a read about how to do it and Hadcock arms in general. Will take my time. Will need advice about suitable Amp. Slowly slowly...
I rewired my Mission 774. There is a thread on here somewhere which will be practically the same for the hadcock.

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[walpurgis]

The main thing to watch is fitting new wires to the mini plug. The plug has to be prised open very carefully and when soldering, just the minimum brief amount of heat should be used to avoid melting the plastic body. The plugs are unobtainable, although there are other ways to wire the arm..

[Zinzuma]

Thanks for the advice/info. I'm going to read up on it.
From what I've read already sounds like the haddock arm and focus can deliver good results.

[walpurgis]

Yes. It's a good combo.

The Focus is often seen with the Linn Basic LV-V mounted. The LV-V was a budget arm, but is actually quite capable.

[Bigman80]

A good tip is to use a heat sink with the 4pin when you solder it so the plastic doesn't melt. If it does, you can get replacements. I've just bought on for my 774

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[KeithA0000]

Sweet!