My advice? Get one, these collars are great! :eyebrows:
My advice? Get one, these collars are great! :eyebrows:
Hugo,
Will this collar fit into Linn LP12? Is it taller than the original Jelco 750D collar? Pls advise.:)
Yes, it will fit the LP12, but do bear in mind that it's 5mm taller than the standard Jelco collar (the mounting hole and bolt holes are exactly the same as the standard collar). So, you do need to make sure that there's at least 5mm of clearance between the top of the standard collar, and the bottom of the armreast plate; otherwise you may find that the arm does not go low enough when my collar is fitted. I somehow doubt that's an issue with the LP12, though, since its platter is reasonably tall.Quote:
Originally Posted by booker
Can I put my name to one of these please when you are ready to ship - black would be good :)
Yup ditto me too, I'm wanting one of these in silver for my Gyro s.e./Jelco 750d combo. Seems a given to have one of these TBH Shuggie my man, so I'd like to be in the queue as a deffo if any are still available from this October consignment. I'll drop you a pm around the middle of next week as I believe you are back soon.
When my arm & new armboard landed here in August, I had to to resort to a little bodgery on the day, as the supplied 25mill. M4 bolts were too short as the Michell armboard comes in at 20m.m. I can hardly whinge at Jelco for this as most armboards aren't this thick. All I could find locally on the day were some 45m.m. pan head machine screws which work well with the standard collar & I meant to trim them down....when I could be arsed.:) You know how it is Guys, playing music always wins.:smoking:
My one concern is that these may not be a great fit on the new collar, as on the Shuggie collar it looks like the bolt holes are recessed to accept hex head M4 bolts. In the case of getting the new collar I'd really like to be good to go on the day it lands, so if anyone knows whether the supplied bolts are going to be long enough that'd be great, as would anyone who can tell me what precise length/spec I need. I'm guessing 35/38mill sounds abooot reeet. Any links to some suitable/tasty hardware would be great, as other than the usual DIY superstores I have little clue where to start.
I've also just added the Michell armboard de-coupling kit at the same time as I ordered my new armboard.(not doing this would have seemed a missed opportunity) I can't really say how worthwhile this has been, as this was added same day as the arm + my new arm cable & the Oyaide mat only the day before. All I can honestly say is that overall the improvements have been v large over my previous Technoarm & Gyro sans Oyaide mat, & that overall I'm a v happy bunny.
I have though got a decent selection of O' rings & wondered whether using some suitably sized ones when mounting the new collar is likely to have any small benefit?
vacdac ooooooooot.
Many thx.
vacdac. (C.)
The bolts that I supply with the collar are 25mm, so you would need something longer. They are M4 cap head stainless steel bolts, available from a number of sellers on a well known internet auction site, but it may be better value for me to simply get you a set of 40mm bolts from my local supplier (AHC in Farnham).
Thanks Hugo,
Wow that sounds excellent re the bolts, & I really wasn't expecting such a speedy response. I'll be good to go re payment once you have had a chance to settle back in on your return, is direct bank transfer ok? as I don't have paypal set up.
I've just had to tweak my AT33EV/Sumiko headshell today, to get the Azimuth right & although it seems right at two points on an l.p. The fact is I'm likely to be a frequent cart swapper, as I already have another couple of other l.o.m.c. carts ready set up + one awaiting a re-tip & v likely these will be added to in the not so distant. The hit & miss aspect of how the arm pillar can be out of true each & every time you adjust for vta does seem bonkers in what otherwise seems a really nicely engineered product.
I'll pm you once you have posted that you are back & good to go re orders/shipping, but it's a firm yes please from me.
B.R.
Chris w.
+1 on a collar in black, please Hugo.
If poss please count me in - many thanks!
Update: I am now on my way home from my travels 'abroad', so I shall shorty be able to collect the collars from the fabricator, then they have to go off for finishing and anodising. With luck, the collars should be ready, in both natural alloy and black finishes, in a couple of weeks.
Hi Suggie
Not sure if my answer has reached you yesterday. Arm cable plug is not a problem since I have a 750E with a new cable/no plug. Could you send me some specs/pricing? In general I would be very interested in your collar so you might put me on your list.
cheers
Joba