WTD: Technics SP10 , Denon DP80

[Shuffler]

Guess all of you are familiar with this. JVC QL-A7 direct drive auto stop/lift at record end

[paulf-2007]

I wouldn't restrict your turntable choice because of an SME 309. Peter has the dynavector but I would put my Stax up against his anytime.

[hermit]

No worries , unfortunately SME arm I just bought wouldn't fit so my search is down to Sony TTS8000 or SP10 at the moment

Your SME 309 may be ok on a Sony TTS-8000 but it is a big motor unit better suited to a 10 or 12" arm. It will depend on your cartridge whether or not you can get it aligned properly on a 309/TTS-8000. I have seen several TTS-8000s with 9" SME arms on the web so I took a chance on an SME V for my TTS-8000 in a resinamic plinth. Unfortunately my Kiseki cartridge wouldn't align properly.

[mac72]

I wouldn't restrict your turntable choice because of an SME 309. Peter has the dynavector but I would put my Stax up against his anytime.

For different reasons I'm pretty much set on 309 ATM, only other arm I'd buy would be 312 , but not yet .
I could fit CA Satisfy but it sits on Clearaudio TT and probably I'll sell it in the near future.

[mac72]

Your SME 309 may be ok on a Sony TTS-8000 but it is a big motor unit better suited to a 10 or 12" arm. It will depend on your cartridge whether or not you can get it aligned properly on a 309/TTS-8000. I have seen several TTS-8000s with 9" SME arms on the web so I took a chance on an SME V for my TTS-8000 in a resinamic plinth. Unfortunately my Kiseki cartridge wouldn't align properly.

I shall use one of Benz carts on the new TT , can you do me a favour and measure distance from spindle to the outer body if not too much trouble , I make some drawaings to see if I can align it properly . Out of curiosity , have you aligned SME arm with supplied protractor , I use Baerwald alignment on mine and its a fair bit off SME null points.

[hermit]

I shall use one of Benz carts on the new TT , can you do me a favour and measure distance from spindle to the outer body if not too much trouble , I make some drawaings to see if I can align it properly . Out of curiosity , have you aligned SME arm with supplied protractor , I use Baerwald alignment on mine and its a fair bit off SME null points.

The distance from centre spindle to outer body is approx 185mm. I have always used the supplied SME protractor to align my SME arms.

[mac72]

The distance from centre spindle to outer body is approx 185mm. I have always used the supplied SME protractor to align my SME arms.

Thank you , seems like the only way to mount 309 would be tangentially to the body at the distance spindle-pivot ~216mm , at least with my Benz carts .

[oldius]

I did manage my AT ART-1 in an SME IV on my 8000. It is quite tight though

[mac72]

Still looking for

[paulf-2007]

Still looking for

Patience, something will turn up if you persevere