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Hi Richard,
I've sold my old SPU to Barry, and the Jelco 750 to Canetoad (Bernie) :)
If Barry hadn't taken it, you were next on my list of 'first refusals'! I know you regret letting it go ;)
I'm hoping that the elliptical version will retain all the 'balls' and drive of the basic SPU, and add a soupçon more sparkly lurveliness at the top end, too!
Marco.
So the Ortofon, price-wise, is in between an SME IV and an V? It would be interesting to hear how it compares with both, sonically.... No doubt I'll get the opportunity to do that sometime :)Quote:
Originally Posted by REXTON
Marco.
SME Series V is £2391 inc VAT, that is unless you want the gold plated option..:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Lurvely - bring on the bling! :eyebrows:
So the Ortofon is kind of in the same ballpark as the V....
The bottom line, for me, is that the RS-212D is the ideal modern tonearm for an SPU. How it would perform with 'normal' cartridges, compared to an SME IV or V, I have no idea, and nor is it relevant in my circumstances.
I did toy with the idea of bagging an FR64, and had my eye on a few, but in the end I decided to go for the more practical 'low-maintenance' option, where I can guarantee the quality of the bearings, and which comes with an actual guarantee! :)
Marco.
Hey, no worries. A lovely old thing though, would've been interested to hear it on my Garrard - would I think give a new meaning to the word 'ballsy' in its musical presentation. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I'm really interested on how the RS-212D & SPU work on your 1210!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I quite fancy putting a 2nd arm on the Denon. It would mean a replinth though, but I did always plan to replinth it, the VPI Base was only going to be a starting point. Even with the FR's removeable headshells it's a royal PITA swapping from my SPU to 901, but I want to run two cartridges. It probably would make sense to keep the SPU on the FR & run a lighter arm for the Shelter or whatever other cart, but I quite fancy a 12" arm for the SPU & run the Shelter, or an AN Io if I can ever afford one, on the FR. I've been looking at the SME 3012R perhaps for the SPU, but seeing how you get on with the 212D will be interesting!
I understand where your coming from on buying an FR as it would be a gamble to some degree. We tried mine on speedysteve's SP10 last week with 3 SPU's & it sounded very nice indeed, so nice Steve's already bought one & is waiting for it's delivery. His horns are something quite special too!!!!
Nice one, Alfie... I'm literally just in the door, having driven just under 400 miles, going to pick up the arm and back from Simon at Hifisound in Stockton-on-Tees, and spending an excellent day there, so I'll reply properly after.
Just a quickie, in the meantime, do you know if Speedy Steve does bespoke T/T arm boards? :)
Marco.
P.S The Ortofon arm is stunning! :eek:
I'm excited for you! Put your feet up with a cup of tea or a nice glass of red & enjoy a good look at the arm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I don't think Steve makes arm boards, but perhaps he can. PM him & ask mate.
Lol - will do, mate... I'll pop Steve a PM.
The first thing that strikes you about the Ortofon, before listening to it, is the phenomenal standard of engineering quality - it easily equals that of SME. In fact, I'd put it in the Graham Phantom league!
I think you'll agree when you see (and hear it) :)
Marco.
Do you need a new arm board then Marco? Do they have different mounting sizes?
Sounds very well engineered if comparable with the newer SME's & the Graham's, very nice! Will look forward to hearing it mate, is your TT going to Scalford or Martins?