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Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK
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I'm AudioAl'sArbiterForPISHANTO.
Yes, it's because the metallic coloration of the aluminium armboard has been removed, and so now instrumental detail is rendered with more realism! It's exactly what I'm hearing myself, mate
One of these days I'll come up with a bad idea, eh...?
Marco.
Main System
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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Indeed, it's just a question of timeOriginally Posted by Marco
One of these days I'll come up with a bad idea, eh...?
Marco.
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One of these days I'll come up with a bad idea, eh...?
Trade: Wakefield Turntables
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 9,784
I'm Andrew.
One of these days I'll come up with a bad idea, eh...?
Marco.
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CD Teac VRDS25X(Audiotuned) DECK 1210 Mat Crystal Audio Mods MN Base/Bearing/Platter+Ebony armboard Feet Isonoe PSU Paul Hynes SR7EHD-27XL/DCSXL Ag DC lead/3 Stage Regs/Recap PCB+No Pitch/Strobe/Light ARM SME V(Kondo Ag Rewire&Tags) MC Cadenza Black FGS CABLES Arm Yannis SPD-4 IC Yannis 222 Litz+Ag bullets Power WAR PRE ATC SCA2 SPEAKERS ATC 50ASL STANDS Atacama PHONO Sugden Masterclass PA4 SUT Ortofon ST80SE POWER PSAudio P10
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Location: Singapore
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I'm Trevor.
Counterweight for Audio Technica AT33 PTG + AT-LH13 headshell needed
Hi
Long time lurker, first time poster (I think?) - I've learned a lot here and often direct anyone enthusiastic about audio over here. I'm pretty happy with my stock SL1210MK5, having had it for ~3 years and only starting to experiment when I was practically given an Audio Technica AT33 PTG. It wasn't long after checking this cart out that, the high output Denon DL110MC (which is a fine cartridge IMHO) went back into its box. Long story short - I really, really like the AT33 PTG.
However, there was something 'lacking' in the cart, that perhaps the Denon had - Honestly I'm still a "trial / error" guy with a pretty limited 'audiophile' vocabulary, so I apologise for not being able to accurately describe this. Eventually, a friend of mine and fellow vinyl enthusiast tells me that he had a very similar problem with his cart, an Audio-Technica too but I can't recall exact which model now. So after telling me all this technical stuff that I still don't quite fully understand, he tells me about how virtually all his problems with the cart were solved, by using an Audio-Technica MG-10 headshell.
I borrow it, and to my surprise, things actually do sound better and 'tighter'. Anyway... couple of months pass, and I find myself in the position where I could buy a new Audio-Technica AT-LH13 headshell at a very nice price. I would've been insane not to go for it. So as of now, its on my way to me, but I'm guessing it'll take a couple of days - even a week maybe maybe - till it gets here.
Seeing as how the AT-LH13 is heavier (13gm) than the MG-10 (8gm, also I have to give it back to my friend soon), the question of having a counterweight made is a no brainer now.
Anyway... I don't know if this info is all thats needed, but here goes:
- Stock SL1210mk5 arm
- Audio-Technica AT33 PTG MC cartridge - 6.8 grams
- Audio-Technica AT-LH13 headshell - 13 grams
So thats about 19.8 grams total.
Am I doing this right? Is there, for example, other factors I've not taken into account in regards to having a counterweight made? I know that there are other mods that would be real beneficial (bearing, plater, arm, PSU, etc etc), but for now I really just want to focus on the stock arm, and the custom counterweight.
In terms of materials and whatnot - as long as it works well, it's fine by me, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Anyway I'm not sure if I'm not doing something right cos I can't seem to PM Steve or get in contact with him, unless I missed something? Is Steve even making these anymore? Just in case, I thought maybe I'll just post everything here; I hope this is OK with everyone.
As for other mods - The only one involves replacing the standard feet on my deck with Isonoe's and (probably) sorbothane boots - This will be done in roughly 2 weeks. Other mods - I'm sure - will come later (you know what I meanbut thats for another time and thread.
Again, anything that could help, or make things go faster, will be really helpful. I'm totally committed to this and you guys know your stuff better than I do, so I think I'm in pretty good hands.
Cheers!
Trevor
PS: Thought I'd add a few pics - these were taken when I had the MG10 headshell:
Update: I've been told the headshell is actually an AT-LT13a, not an MG10.
Counterweight (Too Far Back!) by Trevor, on Flickr
Audio Technica AT33PTG MC Cartridge by Trevor, on Flickr
Deck_1-2-12 by Trevor, on Flickr
Last edited by trev76; 01-02-2012 at 08:11. Reason: Fix Picture Links
Site Owner/Administrator
Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK
Posts: 110,524
I'm AudioAl'sArbiterForPISHANTO.
Hi Trevor,
Glad to hear of what you've been up to and that you enjoy the forum
However, before going any further, could you please pop into the Welcome area and introduce yourself, by telling us what system you have and what music you like?
Oh, and where you live - cheers!
Marco.
Main System
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.
New Member
Location: Singapore
Posts: 7
I'm Trevor.
Hi Marco,
Will do - Headed there now!
Trevor
Trade: Magna Audio
Location: The New Forest
Posts: 1,915
I'm Steve.
Here's one I made today
Going to a good home in Canada for a SL-1210.
Last edited by Magna Audio; 31-10-2017 at 23:13.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
For more information about my creations and products please click below
http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/
Trade: Magna Audio
Location: The New Forest
Posts: 1,915
I'm Steve.
Here's an Ebony tonearm spacer for a Jelco SA-750E.
Oiled and waxed.
Last edited by Magna Audio; 31-10-2017 at 23:13.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
For more information about my creations and products please click below
http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/
Trade: Magna Audio
Location: The New Forest
Posts: 1,915
I'm Steve.
As it's between a tonearm board and a counterweight - quite literally:-), I'll put a pick of this ebony tonearm mounting spacer here too.
Last edited by Magna Audio; 31-10-2017 at 12:15.
System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.
Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
For more information about my creations and products please click below
http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/
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