Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
Posts: 7,087
I'm Dave.
Shim the denon, use with thorens and sme sell the rest, buy more records.
Kuzma Stabi/S 12", (LP12-bastard) DC motor and optical tacho psu, Benz LP, Paradise (phonostage). MB-Pro, Brooklyn dac and psu, Bruno Putzeys balanced pre, mod86p dual mono amps, Yamaha NS1000m
Location: Kent
Posts: 28
I'm John.
Thanks for the continued comments, and as several have suggested, I have already added a headshell shim to the 103 for additional mass.
Another recommendation for the Verdier Platine, similar to Charlie's. I have had mine for 14 years, although modified re bearing, feet, power supply and motor and arm boards and bolts etc. I can not really see why I would want to change it. The only other TT I would add to it would be Grand Prix Monaco; its elegance and technical virtuosity as well as it sound would be a great addition.
I’d sell the 125/SME (103 too) and keep the V15III to use with the 125/Rega while I search for a more dynamic cart like a top-level A-T mm.
Main system: Lenco L75, Thorens TD-125, Technics SL1700, ReVox A77 two-track 15 ips, Sony PS-1, Dell laptop, mxr, eq, Audio-Research LS-3, UREI 6150, DIY two-way speakers with Altec 802/811 & Goodmans 18” midwoofers.
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Location: Home Counties
Posts: 157
I'm Joe.
I had to add weighted shims to my RB300/DL-103 to get it to sound 'right'.