Worth the hassle changing tonearm on a 1210.

[Mikeandvan]

I like Barry's advice, gonna leave the stock arm on. I'm only interested in MM carts now as the styli can be changed, so much more economical. So, anyone got a nag mp200 body lying around? Failing that I'll try a Goldring I think.

[mikeyb]

Arm is already decent enough, I'd change the headshell though

I ran mine with a Misson 774 arm after the stock arm mind you, and eventually a Fidelity Research FR64fx.

I was able to upgrade in stages with less cash at the time than forking out for a better TT in one go.

But to be honest, I wouldn't go that route again.

[Macca]

IMO the stock arm is the only weak point on the deck, it's okay - until you hear it with a better arm.

Most of the other mods are either marginal or pointless.

I'd put the better arm on it and sort out a compatible cartridge/headshell.

Also replace stock rubber mat with a Funk Firm Achromat, that's worth doing.

[Mikeandvan]

IMO the stock arm is the only weak point on the deck, it's okay - until you hear it with a better arm.

Most of the other mods are either marginal or pointless.

I'd put the better arm on it and sort out a compatible cartridge/headshell.

Also replace stock rubber mat with a Funk Firm Achromat, that's worth doing.

I reckon the stock arm is good enough for the carts I run. The TT came with a nice solid rubber Ayoaide mat.

[Macca]

Yes it is good enough but a better arm does make a big improvement in sound quality. I was sceptical too until it was demonstrated to me.

[walpurgis]

It's a question of economics. It will not be cheap to fit an alternative tonearm that would substantially upgrade the sound.

It may take a better arm than the Jelco 750 to make the expense worthwhile.

[mikeyb]

Misson 774 arm would be my choice, not the LC one.

An armboard from Magna Audio too.

[worrasf]

Misson 774 arm would be my choice, not the LC one.

An armboard from Magna Audio too.

+1 for the original Mission 774.
Amazingly versatile arm and works superbly on the 1210. I have previously used Jelco 750 and TK850s and prefer the Mission. I've used it with MM's including Decca Supergold and high and low output MC's with great results. The DL-304 (and DL-160) work particularly well.

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[PeteT]

That looks rather like a DL304.! Very nice they are too.!

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[worrasf]

That looks rather like a DL304.! Very nice they are too.!

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Spot on. Sounds wonderful in this setup with a Firebottle phonostage

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