Just ordered the 1200G!

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Originally Posted by Marco

No worries, but what's wrong with the supplied Technics headshell

Marco.

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Yes. I would have had a cartridge on that like a shot!

That does look rather stunning. Congratulations. Shame about the amp but I have a feeling it'll be worth the wait. [emoji6]

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Originally Posted by Marco

No worries, but what's wrong with the supplied Technics headshell. It'll be perfectly good for that cartridge, as it doesn't need any added mass. What made you go for a Jelco headshell, which TBH, isn't really much of an upgrade?

There are much better options around, Andrew, if you truly want to upgrade your headshell. Sorry to hear about your amp. That's pretty disgraceful from Yamaha, when you're spending that kind of money! :rolleyes:

Marco.

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It's only because the Jelco was a bit thicker so would help with the VTA as the AT cart is only 16mm in height.

Now i find of course that the arm height goes down further than '0', sort of minus so it may not be an issue anyway.

Would be happy to hear of your suggestions on a headshell of course! I also need some extra headshells for my 78's and 7” singles so they will all come in handy anyway.

FIttimg thevscrews for the extremely heavy platter, 3.5Kg

https://i.imgur.com/0au64VG.jpg

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Originally Posted by allthingsanalogue

Would be happy to hear of your suggestions on a headshell of course! I also need some extra headshells for my 78's and 7” singles so they will all come in handy anyway.

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Well, for a man of your calibre, I'd be nabbing this for starters, as they rarely come up for sale in the UK. It both sounds fab and has a multitude of different adjustments to tweak the response of cartridges: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-Orso...0AAOSwQkZZwTyE

It's the 'king of headshells'. I'd use that with your AT and keep the Jelco for whatever cartridge gets used for your 78s.

For 7" singles, have you thought about what cartridge to use? I'd go MM, and preferably something NOS vintage, such as a Shure M55, or SC35C (you can buy new for peanuts), which will really make your 7 (and 12") singles sing!

Once I know how you're going to go there, I'll recommend a headshell to compliment it :)

Marco.

MORE WOES!!!!

The platter as it revolves is making a brushing noise, like a dry paintbrush on paper noise with every rotation

Spoke to Technics support, apparently it shouldn't do that. They said ask for a new one.

Interetingly, the pitch fader lnob was loose in the bag so somehow came off in transit.

Take the platter off [it's a pressure fit and will just pop off] and make sure that it's seated properly onto the bearing, and clear of any obstacles. It's obviously catching on something as it's spinning. Shouldn't be anything serious.

Marco.

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Take the platter off [it's a pressure fit and will just pop off] and make sure that it's seated properly onto the bearing, and clear of any obstacles. It's obviously catching on something as it's spinning. Shouldn't be anything serious.

Marco.

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It seems to coming from the motor itself, i wonder if it might bed in?

I doubt that, but it's possible. However, I'd pop the platter off first and make sure it's not fouling on anything, as it's spinning, just to eliminate that possibility.

Also, is it doing the same thing with the stock mat? Try that, too.

Marco.

Make sure you didn't let a piece of packing get under the platter. A bit of tape or paper?