I hear yee ...:lol:, surfing on the bay the other night with nothing in mind and notice one had just been listed, remember reading it on here so bought it, seller was from Stirling, 30 mins drive from me.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin
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I hear yee ...:lol:, surfing on the bay the other night with nothing in mind and notice one had just been listed, remember reading it on here so bought it, seller was from Stirling, 30 mins drive from me.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin
nice one,i really like this cart and my vinyl listening and purchase's have increased significantly since getting it.
Let us know what you think of it,when you get the chance.
Will do Darren.
Due to popular request, here's close up of the EPC205 MK4 but not for sale at the moment.
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By wiiandy at 2011-09-25
wii.
If you ever do sell that, Andy, give me first dibs! Can we see your Shure SC35C? :)
Marco.
Why the fugg did Technics discontinue this? I know, vinyl was supposed to be dying back in the late 80's and nearly did. They could have hopefully kept the tooling and used the basic generator as a base for some new models of differing tip and tracking needs - DJ on the one hand and audiophile on the other. The suspensions if the mk3 onwards are supposed to be temperature tolerant and as long as it's survived the twenty years or so since I suspect it was made, it can easily be re-tipped later on :)
That cart is one sexy looking beast.
I don't see me selling and believe or not, there was a PM within minutes of the 1st picture posted, not got the SC35C yet, sent a cheque so waiting for it to clear before i get it, will post a pic for your to verify once i get my mitts on it.:scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Seemingly A.J Van Den Hul said this is the only MM cart worth his effort re-tipping, that Chemical Vapour Deposition shank was state of the art at the time,pretty toxic process, the profile of that polished diamond is amazing under a high power scope, when i got it my reaction was ''where's the tip?'' until i caught the glint.Quote:
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Thanks Stu, sexy enough to have Smurf Sex with ????.Quote:
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Hooray...got my SC35c today.
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made in USA on the back and top of cartridge body,it even includes a sealed little bag of fitting kit comprising 2 x mounting screw set,2 x spacers, set of 4 tags to connect to pins in case of damage to original, very please.:cool:
wii.
Not as sexy as the technics 205 is it :)
Still, enjoy the Shure, I know you will, very much I suspect :)
So what kit will have the pleasure of taking all these lovely carts your acquiring andy?
Sorry for late reply, just finished a 2-9.30 shift.Quote:
Originally Posted by DSJR
You're right Dave, the Shure is 2nd division when it comes to build and pride of ownership but i am gonna try it 1st, the 205 will be for special occasion.
Darren,using a Garrard 401 + Alphason HR100s just now, Lenco 59 waiting to be plinthed and various arms, quietly trying to snag a 301 cheap but no joy so far.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin
The L59 should be amazing with the Shure. Does it have the metal arm or the curvy bakelite/plastic one? I've seen Russ Collinson's Lenco plinths and they really look the biz :)
Dave, it hasn't got an arm on it at the moment, bought it a while back, put in a £50.00 bid and left it, through some freak of nature nobody else put a bid in, think the finishing coincided with Euro cup so got it for the starting price of £49.00.:lol: minted and runs a lot quieter than the 88 i had.
Not sure why i asked really,as i have only ever heard a Technics 1200 :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by wiicrackpot
You asked because you guessed i've held one back, a fully working but in bits waiting to be plinthed Dual 721 early model with EDS 1000 mk2 motor, ;) having read all the positives on here regarding that dj deck, i am wondering if i've backed the wrong DD deck, :scratch: hence it's still waiting to be housed for the last 2 years. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by kininigin
wii.
Those Duals need some care. The motor may be better than that on my 701 (a mk1 version with noisy speed pots I think), but I'm not sure about the arm. Either that or standards dramatically changed in a couple of years. A more solid plinth can't do any harm though and I can advise on the arm bearings, suitable cartridges (not really the SC35C in my view) and sorting the wiring and springs to work better... ;)
Dave, when i bought my 721 it was in a home made plinth drill for a Rega arm already sans any Dual bits, but i didn't like the quality of the work so decided to toss the shoddy work, i bought it soley for the quality of that motor which i am led to believe it powers the Goldmund Reference TT's, is that right?.
Hi Dave,
Out of curiosity, why - what, in your opinion, is unsuitable about it? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DSJR
Do bear in mind that I'm referring here to the original US version, not the shite (in comparison) that Shure make now!
Marco.
Marco, i think Dave was referring to the Dual arm and SC35c compatability, not the Tecnoarm + SC35c which i plan to put on.
Yeah Marco, not the cartridge, merely the Dual arm, which is a bit - er - "lively" in the upper midband. mass wise, the Duals of this period are around 15g according to 'Choice, and the counterweight was "tuned" specifically for the Shure V15 III and others like it I seem to remember. [edit] - the M3D/N21 wasn't really happy in the 701 without loads of mass added (counterweight was right out almost as far as it would go without falling out) and my guess was that tha SC35C may be similar, preferring a heavier and more solid/rigid arm to work at its best, that's all..
Shane, who posts here, had a damaged 701, from which he poached the motor and sent me the remains, which have come in SO handy :). As the motor has the electronics mounted underneath and the transformer is easily relocated well away from the rest of it, I think there's a superdeck coming along. I'd possibly leave the mat stuck to the platter as the whole is totally dead and plonk a cork or similar mat on top of it.
Well thanks to Darren who gave me his SC35C and cart after reading this thread I want to get my hands on an original American SC35C cart, any idea as to where I can get one from?
Cheers Lee
Hi lee,
I have sent you a pm,but i'll repeat what i said in that here,incase anyone else is interested in this cart.
Basically put a wanted ad in as many forums as possible and keep you eye out on ebay ect.
Have you thought about a goldring G800 lee? These are more readily available and offer very good sppv,apparently.I have one,but haven't got round to replacing my dodgy stylus yet,not sure why :scratch: anyway marco rates them highly in the right system,when setup optimally.He did a comparison between the two,which he wrote about in this thread.The G800 may have a more favourable presentation to you,depending on what you like/want.
Maybe worth considering while you look for a SC35C.
If anyone would like a NOS styli for the SC35C,then this guy has some! If you have a 'vintage' SC35C,but not an original styli,this will be money well spent ;)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHURE-CART...item20d17e96bc
Hi,
The latest body needs 250pf
The old one 450pf
Or is it the stylus that needs more capacitance ?
It does sound much better already on a new body (less than than 1 side played)
If they have white lettering then they are US Made ?
Mine came the specification paper : SS35C and SS78E
0.6 mil spherical
The cartridge body if they are printed (made in USA) are the vintage ?
I got the stylus for $20
Thanks
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Cheers! :cool:
Marco.
Many thanks, Jean, for adding the info requested to your profile! :)
Marco.
Thank You
I just got a US made body
The top end is very clean and the bass is to die for
I don't have enough capacitance just about 250pf
Shure say at least 400pf
But it sound great even with the NOS stylus not even broken-in (vtf at 4.45 grams)
I am lucking because someone in the past had soldered on one of + pins, but I was able to removed it with a sharp razor blade .
I was happy to hear that channel still working
Thanks
I am busy working lately
I have the USA Made SC35C mounted on Technics Headshell with the 3 grams weight
I have it at 4 grams now
Is 3.5 grams enough when playing 12 inch single especially 33.3 rpm that are cut with full stereo bass
45 rpm are easier to play
I ask because the minimum was 4 grams
No one mention the USA stylus is a 0.6 mil and the current one is 0.7 mil
Thank You
Recommended Capacitance should also include your Pick-Up arm cabling capacitance..Quote:
Originally Posted by thinker10
:eek: I'd never sleep again if my needle were tracking at 4+ grmQuote:
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