Post by cooksferry on Oct 13, 2017 14:04:42 GMT 12
Let it wander Owen, makes for a more interesting read.
Nice table on TM ?
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Post by Citroen on Oct 13, 2017 17:15:11 GMT 12 Citroen - how much is shipping one of these from Europe? I would preferably pay a little extra for a ready made one, than deal with the hassle of organizing it myself. 
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Post by Citroen on Oct 13, 2017 17:16:06 GMT 12
But like your Sp10, it may be another decade before I actually do anything with it!
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Post by Owen Y on Oct 14, 2017 7:54:28 GMT 12
So EUR200-300 shipped?
It appears that the Lenco CAD files are out in public domain, so many plinth makers have done them. (I am working on the SP10 plinth, which will involve CNC cutting work, so we'll see where that leads us....) DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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Post by Citroen on Oct 14, 2017 15:44:12 GMT 12
Graham's set to restore another classic
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Post by Owen Y on Oct 14, 2017 16:12:59 GMT 12
I note the SME type arm-plate, mounted parallel front-to-rear, not angled toward record spindle, as most SME cut-outs.
Graham - that looks not dissimilar in looks to the TD145 MkII that I once had. 
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Post by Graham on Oct 14, 2017 19:42:46 GMT 12
Yep, I couldn't resist another Thorens crying out for a restoration !!!!!!
I am considering fitting a Sumiko Premier FT3 arm that I have gathering dust, but if anyone has a spare SME 3009 they are willing to part with let me know. Cheers 
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Post by jon on Oct 17, 2017 7:53:30 GMT 12Cheers Never understand why people want to put old arms on good decks!!! 
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Post by michaelw on Oct 17, 2017 9:21:18 GMT 12
agreed !
the sumiko is much more versatile than the ancient sme. 
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Post by Owen Y on Oct 17, 2017 11:43:24 GMT 12
Except maybe when using a Denon DL103 cartr - I hear say that the Denon sings on a wobbly old knife edge bearing SME.
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Post by Graham on Oct 17, 2017 12:49:37 GMT 12Really ? I can't imagine why. The SME 3009 series were designed in an era when high compliance cartridges were the 'fashion'. The 'wobbly' knife edge bearings and flimsy swiss-cheese headshell can't cope with low compliance cartridges but perform brilliantly with suitable cartridges such as some Ortofons and Shures with compliance of at least 25cu. It's all about synergy to ensure components are compatable and can work together. Cheers Graham
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Post by Owen Y on Oct 17, 2017 14:41:07 GMT 12
www.goodsoundclub.com/GetPost.aspx?PostID=346
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Post by Graham on Oct 17, 2017 14:50:30 GMT 12
Well, well ,well !
Very interesting read Owen. Might have to experiment with my Denon 103r on the SME 3009. Cheers Graham
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Post by Owen Y on Oct 17, 2017 15:36:30 GMT 12
However I have not spent enough time playing with a DL103 to offer much personal experience.
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Post by jon on Oct 17, 2017 20:13:32 GMT 12
That link makes much of the 103 (and not the 103r) and whilst I can understand and even agree with the post, I do believe that a modded 103 deserves a better arm...
By modded? Paratrace Stylus and Ruby Cantilever from Expert Stylus and placed in an Alu shell. Totally thrashes a lot of carts that are way more expensive.
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Post by jon on Oct 17, 2017 20:18:25 GMT 12
Anyway, I still like Graham's Restorations, so it will be really nice to see it restored with whatever arm and cartridge he selects!
I wish you luck and do give us progress reports.
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