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[Marco]

Indeed, as have I. As nice as the armboards appear above, the pictures don't really do them justice, compared with how they look 'in the flesh'. Aside from anything else, I just love how tactile they feel!

I'm so glad that I asked Steve to design these armboards, a few years ago, (based solely on a gut instinct that they would be effective on the Technics). In my opinion now, the solid ebony versions are a 'must have' for all SL-1200/1210 aficionados, keen to release the full potential of their T/Ts.

Unquestionably, they offer a fundamental upgrade over the more commonly used aluminium ones, which can impart a somewhat clinical, 'a-musical' sound, accentuated already by the stock platter, mat and feet - all of which when suitably upgraded, for some of the now well-established aftermarket options, transform the Technics into a much more musically adroit beast, and provide a solid platform from which to apply the more sonically profound improvements offered by upgrading the bearing and PSU, thus taking the Technics truly into the high-end league.

Therefore, I would advise any potential buyers not to view these armboards as a mere 'accessory', but something much more fundamentally effective than that.

Marco.

[MikeMusic]

In my opinion now, the solid ebony versions are a 'must have' for all SL-1200/1210 aficionados, keen to release the full potential of their T/Ts.

Unquestionably, they offer a fundamental upgrade over the more commonly used aluminium ones, which can impart a somewhat clinical, 'a-musical' sound, accentuated already by the stock platter, mat and feet - all of which when suitably upgraded, for some of the now well-established aftermarket options, transform the Technics into a much more musically adroit beast, and provide a solid platform from which to apply the more sonically profound improvements offered by upgrading the bearing and PSU, thus taking the Technics truly into the high-end league.

Therefore, I would advise any potential buyers not to view these armboards as a mere 'accessory', but something much more fundamentally effective than that.
Marco.

I thought about one but decided to wait until after I (might) get another arm.
Am I right to assume the arms dictate the exact measurements/shape of the armboard ?

[MartinT]

Am I right to assume the arms dictate the exact measurements/shape of the armboard ?

Yes - the armboards are cut for a specific arm. What arm are you thinking of going for, Mike?

[MikeMusic]

Yes - the armboards are cut for a specific arm. What arm are you thinking of going for, Mike?

Thought so. Thanks.

As I have the SPU I was thinking of the RS212D like what Marco has.
If a Dynavector like yours came up for a fiver I could be tempted

Not remotely urgent. The system sounds superb right now

[Marco]

Thought so. Thanks.

As I have the SPU I was thinking of the RS212D like what Marco has.

I think you might struggle to get one now, Mike, as Ortofon have discontinued them, especially given the rarity of these tonearms in the UK. However, some may be available as surplus stock in outlets elsewhere in Europe, or in Japan, where they were much more popular, although that option will diminish as the years go by...

If you can't get one, then a safe bet (whilst it remains in production) is the TA-110: http://www.ortofon.com/products/tonearms/ta-110 which is a 'souped up' version (considerably so) of your Jelco

Marco.

[MikeMusic]

I think you might struggle to get one now, Mike, as Ortofon have discontinued them, especially given the rarity of these tonearms in the UK. However, some may be available as surplus stock in outlets elsewhere in Europe, or in Japan, where they were much more popular, although that option will diminish as the years go by...

If you can't get one, then a safe bet (whilst it remains in production) is the TA-110:
which is a 'souped up' version (considerably so) of your Jelco

Marco.

Thanks Marco
There is a 212D in Japan for £1400, risky buy ?
A TA110 for £1200
TA-210 for £1300 - similar or better

Any of them worth a punt without a listen ?

[Marco]

All of them, providing that they are brand new!

Marco (who'd never risk buying an expensive second-hand tonearm).

[MikeMusic]

All of them, providing that they are brand new!

Marco (who'd never risk buying an expensive second-hand tonearm).

All brand new.
Japan probably pus customs
How do you rate the 3 ?

[Marco]

Showz da links to all three and I'll offer you my opin-ione

Marco.

[MartinT]

Any of them worth a punt without a listen ?

Check out 2juki's shop on eBay.