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  1. 02-12-2011, 22:11 #61
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    Quote Originally Posted by henley View Post
    We took this incredibly seriously and I have been personally communicating with the CEO of ortofon regarding this and would expect an answer by the end of play today. The cartridge was collected by us and DHL'd straight to Ortofon.

    For what it's worth, the failure rate with ortofon is less that 1/1000 as thier QC really is way above the norm. That's why we took this one so seriously.

    Let's face it, we all make mistakes and there isn't a manufacturer that never has a QC issue, despite what other posters think but it's how you resolve the mistake that matters, and I sincerely hope that the OP leaves this one smiling.

    Assuring you ALL of our best attention at all times.

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    Brilliant stuff, Lawrence... Nice to see you here, and much appreciated!

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    Blimey, where's that rule book gone? You know - the "you must introduce yourself in the welcome section" or doesn't that apply to mates?

    No offence - just an oddity.

    Anyhow, I'll get my coat
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ant View Post
    Anyhow, I'll get my coat
    You can borrow mine if you can't find yours

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    I do tend to agree though...
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  3. 02-12-2011, 22:23 #63
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    Oh do you now?

    Lol, well, Lawrence is not my mate... I suspect that he joined simply to help resolve my problem, although he is welcome here anytime

    Anyway, have you dafties not got something more positive to say, such as congratulating me that my arm and cartridge woes are over, rather than being pedantic about freakin' welcome threads?

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    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

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    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

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    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

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    Hi Marco,

    Congratulations that your arm and cartridge woes are over, however, it's not pedantic - it's the rules

    Joking aside - glad you got it sorted



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    Churz, dude - it's been a nightmare doing without the new toys I should've had to play with a bloody week ago!

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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL, in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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    Sorry Marco, as I'm sure you are aware I was only agreeing with Anthony RE the introduction thing

    Yes of course I'm happy you have things moving in the right direction chap! It's not like I have ignored this thread, I have read virually every post, but I didn't think I had anything really positive to contribute.

    Even my sympathies would have probably seemed a little meaningless as you certainly look like you have it a plenty, yes, & from me to

    Hope it all comes together soon chap, xmas is just round the corner & it'd be no doubt superb to have everything 100% aligned for the holiday period, when you can then relax & thoroughly enjoy it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reid Malenfant View Post
    Hope it all comes together soon chap, xmas is just round the corner & it'd be no doubt superb to have everything 100% aligned for the holiday period, when you can then relax & thoroughly enjoy it
    Nail > head, daddy-o!!

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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL, in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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  8. 06-12-2011, 23:06 #68
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    Guys,

    Just a small update... I've been told by Henley that the new arm, cartridge and headshell leads have been sent by courier to me today and will be with me tomorrow

    Full report tomorrow, when they arrive!

    Marco.
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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & regulator mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat with Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight. Isonoe feet & boots. Ortofon RS-212D tonearm with Denon DL-103GL, in a Denon PCL-300 headshell, fitted with Funk Firm Houdini and Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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  9. 06-12-2011, 23:28 #69
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    nice one marco,all's well that ends well.

    Sounds like it was a well delt with,by all concerned.
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  10. 07-12-2011, 06:56 #70
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    That's great service, Marco. I'll bet you're relieved!
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