Rexton's Rebooted SC35C project

[Wakefield Turntables]

A long time ago I started messing with the SC35C and actually had the thing up for sale. However, after a change of heart I have found all the bits, ordered a full new bits and hope to have some new adventures. Currently I have the Mexico (450pf capacitance) version fitted into a aluminium shell. These are currently coupled to a 15g magnesium head shell with 5N silver cartridge leads. I'm awaiting NOS Shure SC35C stylus, and a JICO SAS/B stylus. My phonostage has been optimised so that the SC35C "SEES" 450 pf per channel. This project will be further enhanced with experimentation using the Orsonic head shell. I'm hoping this project will produce a perosnel "Reference" MM cartridge, maybe even replacing my beloved M55E (which I will never ever sell)! Maybe some pictures later tomorrow when I get some time.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Well that's the EAR 834P clone setup for the SC35C with respects to cartridge loading. I did bugger all! It looks like the M55E (currently set up for this) and the SC35C like to "SEE" 450pf I'm running at about 460-470pf so I'm happy at that. Just need customs to pull a finger out....

[Wakefield Turntables]

Here's a quick picture of how the SC35C looks like today with newly fitted 5N pure silver Furukawa.




Just waiting for the bloody stylii!!!!!

[Chas B]

Have to say it looks more purposeful without the plastic. Like you, I'm also waiting for my NOS stylus to arrive but I do have a Mexican one which I am able to listen to in the mean-time. What will you do about the plastic around the stylus?

[Wakefield Turntables]

Charlie, you do nothing mate. You just plug the stylus in and play vinyl.

[Chas B]

Charlie, you do nothing mate. You just plug the stylus in and play vinyl.

I just mean that without the original plastic body the plastic around the stylus might look peculiar. Which aluminium body have you fitted?

[Wakefield Turntables]

I just mean that without the original plastic body the plastic around the stylus might look peculiar. Which aluminium body have you fitted?

Ah I see! It does look a little weird but perfectly functional, indeed, some even say its microphonic and it causes colouration. I went for the paradox pulse, it's easily found on scumbay.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Now spinning vinyl! Some pictures after the little is asleep.................

[Wakefield Turntables]

Its taken a lot just to get to this stage. The 301 had a partial rebuild. The Phoenix Engineering system got plumbed in. The tonearm still isn't quite setup but it spins and makes some nice noises. What's more I also have my Garrard 401 plumbed in with a Shure M55E and the very same Phoenix PSU so I can do some comparisons. My SC35C has the Jico NeoSAS/B stylus and at the moment it's dialled in at 1.4g markedly less than the 4g recommended for NOS shure stylus. All I can is that it's very promising and this setup (currently) is matching a £1500 SPU!

[RobbieGong]

Nice one Andy!