Quote Originally Posted by gx502 View Post
Just a quick question for any folks using a SME 309/IV/V arm on a SL1200.

Do you experience any VTA issues ? I mean any issues getting the arm low enough so that the arm tube is parallel to the record surface.

The reason why I ask, is that I am contemplating putting a SME-IV arm on my SL1200, but I am worried it may not work.

I have noticed looking at images of SME magnesium arms, with some of the popular carts out there e.g DL30x and AT33, that the arm is always at its lowest position in terms of VTA (I was hoping to use a MN copper arm-board (my deck has the MN bearing, but not the support plate), but since it does not have a recessed central section, I suspect it will not work.and this is where the arm board used is one with a recessed centre section).
G'day Rav, I believe that Mike New uses an SMEV arm, and I would imagine with his own copper board, so there shouldn't be a prob mate buy a phonecard and give give him a call.
Ron
PS Recovering from the Rugby World cup beating Oz got from Ireland today