New Ortofon RS-212D tonearm, chez Marco

Yes to the last question, although my new SPU may not have arrived yet. It will depend if it gets to the dealer's shop by tomorrow afternoon. If not, we'll be using one of your cartridges on the Ortofon, which will be just as interesting!

No, I haven't committed yet to the Homage - yup, want to hear your Hashimoto first :)

Just off out, chaps. Will respond to other replies later....

Marco.

I am interested in as well to hear your thoughts of the Ortofon, especially how it compares sonically to your old Jelco.

Hi Paul,

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Hope this is as good as it looks Marco. The cheaper Ortofon arm I believe is similar to the Jelco but this looks in another league. It would be interesting to compare with the SME arms of a similar price.

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Indeed... The RS-212D is £2100: http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/Ortofon...m/product_2703

So what's that, SME IV territory?

I didn't go for the Ortofon TA-110 (the one you're referring to) for the very reason you mention. It's basically a glorified Jelco SA750 - the RS-212D is rather more serious :)

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I think the Project X was reviewed by World some time ago but may be mistaken. Beobloke may be able to advise on this and it's quality.

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Ah, I see. No doubt that Adam will advise. I wonder if it was with the 12" RS-212D arm, though?

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They also positively reviewed the Frickert which I believe has DD like pitch stability. Another similar looking TT is the new Dunlop/Systemdeck. Getting to see/hear these is not easy these days due to limited dealership and lack of show attendance. One reason I have skipped shows in recent years as the range of exhibitors is limited or of limited interest. (unless you can afford trip to Munich or Singapore).

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Not heard any of those T/Ts, but I know what you mean about shows. These days I can't really be arsed with shows (other than Scalford), as I'm not the slightest bit interested in mainstream hi-fi, and so the small 'boutique' brands and 'oddball' gear I like are rarely represented, or not represented enough to pique my interest in attending.

I'd love to go to the Munich show, though, one year - and I will do that some day! :cool:

Marco.

SME IV is £1647 retail inc VAT.

Hi Simon,

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Originally Posted by sq225917

Is it made by jelco?

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Yes, I believe so, but to a much higher standard of construction than the tonearms that they sell under their own name :)

Juha, you'll be reading all about it soon - don't worry! :cool:

Marco.

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Originally Posted by hifi_dave

SME IV is £1647 retail inc VAT.

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Ah, so how much as an SME V, then, Dave?

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Hi Paul,

Not heard any of those T/Ts, but I know what you mean about shows. These days I can't really be arsed with shows (other than Scalford), as I'm not the slightest bit interested in mainstream hi-fi, and so the small 'boutique' brands and 'oddball' gear I like are rarely represented, or not represented enough to pique my interest in attending.

I'd love to go to the Munich show, though, one year - and I will do that some day! :cool:

Marco.

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Should get my spelling right -now corrected. Here is a link to thread on the new Systemdek produced by Doug Dunlops sons.
http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable...ic.php?t=27208
Nice thing about these they take 12" arms. Something Mitchell haven't been able to do though Dave Cawley came up with a mod for fitting the 12" Jelco. Whatever happened to that eh ? -and he doesn't do Jelco now. Not enough profit !! Pehaps I'm Cynical. SME charge an extra 5K for the privilege of being able to accomodate their 12" arms on their own TT.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Ah, so how much as an SME V, then, Dave?

Marco.

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Over 2K + VAT :eek:

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Those Ortofon arms looks gorgeous! :)

You keeping the 'old' SPU GM, Marco or have you moved it on?