Counterweight for Audio Technica AT33 PTG + AT-LH13 headshell needed
Hi
Long time lurker, first time poster (I think?) - I've learned a lot here and often direct anyone enthusiastic about audio over here. I'm pretty happy with my stock SL1210MK5, having had it for ~3 years and only starting to experiment when I was practically given an Audio Technica AT33 PTG. It wasn't long after checking this cart out that, the high output Denon DL110MC (which is a fine cartridge IMHO) went back into its box. Long story short - I really, really like the AT33 PTG.
However, there was something 'lacking' in the cart, that perhaps the Denon had - Honestly I'm still a "trial / error" guy with a pretty limited 'audiophile' vocabulary, so I apologise for not being able to accurately describe this. Eventually, a friend of mine and fellow vinyl enthusiast tells me that he had a very similar problem with his cart, an Audio-Technica too but I can't recall exact which model now. So after telling me all this technical stuff that I still don't quite fully understand, he tells me about how virtually all his problems with the cart were solved, by using an Audio-Technica MG-10 headshell.
I borrow it, and to my surprise, things actually do sound better and 'tighter'. Anyway... couple of months pass, and I find myself in the position where I could buy a new Audio-Technica AT-LH13 headshell at a very nice price. I would've been insane not to go for it. So as of now, its on my way to me, but I'm guessing it'll take a couple of days - even a week maybe maybe - till it gets here.
Seeing as how the AT-LH13 is heavier (13gm) than the MG-10 (8gm, also I have to give it back to my friend soon), the question of having a counterweight made is a no brainer now.
Anyway... I don't know if this info is all thats needed, but here goes:
- Stock SL1210mk5 arm
- Audio-Technica AT33 PTG MC cartridge - 6.8 grams
- Audio-Technica AT-LH13 headshell - 13 grams
So thats about 19.8 grams total.
Am I doing this right? Is there, for example, other factors I've not taken into account in regards to having a counterweight made? I know that there are other mods that would be real beneficial (bearing, plater, arm, PSU, etc etc), but for now I really just want to focus on the stock arm, and the custom counterweight.
In terms of materials and whatnot - as long as it works well, it's fine by me, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Anyway I'm not sure if I'm not doing something right cos I can't seem to PM Steve or get in contact with him, unless I missed something? Is Steve even making these anymore? Just in case, I thought maybe I'll just post everything here; I hope this is OK with everyone.
As for other mods - The only one involves replacing the standard feet on my deck with Isonoe's and (probably) sorbothane boots - This will be done in roughly 2 weeks. Other mods - I'm sure - will come later (you know what I mean :) but thats for another time and thread.
Again, anything that could help, or make things go faster, will be really helpful. I'm totally committed to this and you guys know your stuff better than I do, so I think I'm in pretty good hands.
Cheers!
Trevor
PS: Thought I'd add a few pics - these were taken when I had the MG10 headshell:
Update: I've been told the headshell is actually an AT-LT13a, not an MG10.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6...989fa140_z.jpg
Counterweight (Too Far Back!) by Trevor, on Flickr
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Audio Technica AT33PTG MC Cartridge by Trevor, on Flickr
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Deck_1-2-12 by Trevor, on Flickr
