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Blackbird on an SME 3009 II

I know a Blackbird probably isn't the type of cart most would suggest for a 3009, but why not? The math seems to work: the arm with removable headshell has an effective mass of 9.5g which puts the resonance in the sweet spot. The Blackbird is med. compliance and the SME med weight (again with removable shell, more if I get a Yamamoto headshell).

I am getting a 124 II with the 3009 II and plan to try it, unless someone demonstrates to me that this isn't a good idea.

I'm open to other MM/high-output MC carts. I do already have the Blackbird.
paulfolbrecht

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paulfolbrecht OP
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Stan,

I have the cart but won't have the table and arm for awhile yet.

Please explain this concern over rigidity. How does rigidity of the arm effect a cart? I know the bearings on these vintage arms are not as rigid as modern bearings. What carts or types of carts are a good fit for them then? Thanks.
paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
Stan,

Thanks for your thoughts. I learned something from your last post.

I had concluded that the Shure V15 was definitely worth trying and have two of them coming. For not a lot of money.
paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
Also I have some cheap AT MM that came with an Acoustic Solid table that I've had around for years as a spare cart and every time I put it on I've been amazed by how good it is. It's like a $100 cart I think.

I have liked the Ortrafon Kontras in the past but am done doing LO MC.
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