I used a Schick with my TD-124 using both a Denon 103R and Miyajima mono cartridge. It works ok but I encountered some noise issues with the Schick/Thorens combination, pretty much the same thing Art Dudley described in his review of the Schick. I used the Schick for a longer time on my Galibier table where it had no noise problems at all. Honestly, though, I don't think the Schick is a particularly good sounding arm. It looks nice, it's fun to use and certainly a good value, but I found the sound quality to be below the other arms I have owned. These others include a 12" Moerch DP-6, Triplanar VII-Improved, and a 12" Siggwan. I used each of these arms on both the Thorens and the Galibier, and I would rank the Schick below each of them. Also, the type of headshell used on the Schick has a major effect on its sound.
12" Tonearms for TD-124
Finally having my TD-124 Mk ii
re-habbed as well as having a slate plinth made to accommodate both 9" and 12" arms. I'll be using my 3009 Series II and need to choose a 12" arm.
The 3009 will generally have MM carts mounted to it (V-15 iii, Jico MM-1, AT 155LC). For now, on the 12" arm I'm planning on using a DL-103r and eventually some type of Mono cart.
The Schick seems like a good choice mechanically and aesthetically so I'm currently leaning in this direction.
For some, either the SME 3012 or M2-12R might seem like an obvious choice. Have also considered the Jelco. No experience with any of the Ortofon arms.
Any insights or suggestions?
re-habbed as well as having a slate plinth made to accommodate both 9" and 12" arms. I'll be using my 3009 Series II and need to choose a 12" arm.
The 3009 will generally have MM carts mounted to it (V-15 iii, Jico MM-1, AT 155LC). For now, on the 12" arm I'm planning on using a DL-103r and eventually some type of Mono cart.
The Schick seems like a good choice mechanically and aesthetically so I'm currently leaning in this direction.
For some, either the SME 3012 or M2-12R might seem like an obvious choice. Have also considered the Jelco. No experience with any of the Ortofon arms.
Any insights or suggestions?