Quote Originally Posted by DSJR View Post
Brilliant

The Lab 80 rumble-box has all the classic "idler" qualities of pitch and subtle timbre and the arm is actually perfect for the job - and with a solid cast headshell too. Some screws needed tightening and now the arm doesn't rattle around and retains low friction. even the auto-trip which has its roots in the 50's models seems to behave at side end. The "Ed Saunders M55E" sounds lovely in it and the bass now behaves itself, unlike in the Dual 701, where the bass was a bit thick and indistinct.
What is the "Ed Saunders M55E" Dave?

I have sample of the Shure M55E that I have been meaning to dig out and give it a listen. The M55E was my first 'serious' cartridge after the M3D, and at the time I much preferred it to the M3D.

SME used to show the M55E fitted into the 3009 arm in adverts of the time. That was what prompted me to buy one.

Regards