Tone arm suggestions?

[Mille162]

I know this topic is like asking a car forum for the best oil, but I'm trying to narrow down my choices to 2-3 potential arms. Please let me know your recommendation as well as any expeirnce you've had listening to any of these componets paired with specific arms

Technics 1210 m5g
-mike new bearing
-timestep he3
-Ortofon quintet Black (L-4000 headshell if not integrated)

McIntosh c50 preamp
Krell 400xi amp
Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus speakers
Transparent Audio connects/wires

Listening to: classic/modern rock, 80's pop

Budget: $1000-$2000 USD

Was looking at Origin Live Conqueror mk3c used (around $2k), or the OL Encounter mk3c (~$1500). Of course also considering the SME V (~$1800 used), but open to any and all offers

[Bigman80]

OL offer a one month return for ANY reason with full refund. You could try an mew one, return it and look for a cheaper used one.


Also, see this thread

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheartofsound%2Enet%2Ff orum%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D52195&share_tid=52195&share_fid=4177&share_type=t

Tonearm Question

[MikeMusic]

Fidelity Research FR64FX does a very good job on my Technics 1210 M2.
With Mike New Bearing and platter. Ortofon SPU

[Cycleallday]

If you like the Rega arm derivatives then take a look at Audiomods website. Excellent engineering, service and price but most of all they sound excellent. They even do a dedicated Technics version with micrometer VTA.

I have the Classic one fitted to my SL1210 but I like Rega arms although my main system has an SME V.

[CageyH]

I am not keen on Rega arms on the SL1200. The cueing lever has awkward access, and is a bit fiddly.

[Clive197]

I have the Origin Live Encounter MkIII on my SL1210M5G and as I understand it, the only Rega part is the lift/lower device. I have no issues with the cueing lever even with my fairly large hands. A very worthwhile upgrade.

[CageyH]

Do you use the Origin Live arm board on the 1210?

[Clive197]

Do you use the Origin Live arm board on the 1210?

Yes:D

[walpurgis]

I am not keen on Rega arms on the SL1200. The cueing lever has awkward access, and is a bit fiddly.

I found it bloody awkward too.

[Spectral Morn]

Tried a fair few arms on Technics and I can't say that one is better than the other as much depends on cartridge being used, and the system. Origin Live arms work well, tried a few liked them no issue with lift lower device. Jelco 750 or any of the Ortofon version work well too. Tried Graham 2.2, worked well, but maybe not the best match. Graham Phantom doesn't look like it will fit. SME 5 works well, fiddly to set up as getting the sled adjusting key in place is awkward. Triplanar mk7 currently my tonearm of choice on my Technics 1200.

[alphaGT]

Tried a fair few arms on Technics and I can't say that one is better than the other as much depends on cartridge being used, and the system. Origin Live arms work well, tried a few liked them no issue with lift lower device. Jelco 750 or any of the Ortofon version work well too. Tried Graham 2.2, worked well, but maybe not the best match. Graham Phantom doesn't look like it will fit. SME 5 works well, fiddly to set up as getting the sled adjusting key in place is awkward. Triplanar mk7 currently my tonearm of choice on my Technics 1200.

I'll second that concerning the Triplanar Mk7! One of the finest. And there is a new tonearm out, the Reed, which appears to be similar in design to the Triplanar, but a bit refined, with a wooden arm. Someone in the group is selling them, forgive me for forgetting, but someone here knows who.


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[Dubster68]

Tried the Rega route and was never really happy. I think I changed it because I could. Modified rewired standard arm was a better choice. Then went down the Jelco route and matched it with a Ortofon 2m Black and never looked back and have no complaints at all.

[RobbieGong]

Tried the Rega route and was never really happy. I think I changed it because I could. Modified rewired standard arm was a better choice. Then went down the Jelco route and matched it with a Ortofon 2m Black and never looked back and have no complaints at all.

Yeah, The Jelco looks a nice, well made arm and a bit of bargain going by the good reviews it gets.