compliance

I'm talking poor condition vinyl here
say technics 205

epc 205 1.25g
p25md 1.25g

I scored a p25md again. hope all ok

@chakster  yes I am repairing my Epa100 now and upgraded to silicon bearing. hope it helps

but in general even for sme2 we noticed similar issues 

the vinyl quality tends to be more picky. anything I should watch for to improve? 

cracked ruby I don't have choice.

ok I'll keep ploughing

I did my own work so... almost done. just rewiring left.

ultra smooth and stable now. we will see.

also doing some maintenance on fr 24. anti skate is being installed. it's also a pretty decent for high compliance carts so I read.

once all done I'll check those carts again.

jp guy in other forum.

but I really don't have much choices. ruby all crushed. 

@chakster @rauliruegas got it to work great now at 1.25 g high compliance carts now Epa100 successfully repaired.
both of you right.. it's better detailed. 

Thank you much. 

the needle is blackened on the akg.. is that normal? Alot of buildup on the side which I haven't clean. can't make out its epoxy or dirt

bad news.. cantilever dislocated from rubber lol

@rauliruegas still working on the p25md.. seem I missed out something there is a treble breakup at high freq. it's a great cart. maybe too heavy headshell. I added the technics weight. 
very true the 205 ii low inductance is magical when Epa100 is in good condition. my Jaws dropped literally. didn't sleep last night listening to all my lp. so so insightful and a huge gain in stage size and mass. unbelievable. 

Thanks for all your help Raul much appreciate

@chakster 

lucky for me the stylus is nos on the 205 and managed to rejunevate it. but I'm so so happy I could repair 4 damaged bearing. and antiskate. smooth like butter. was quoted 500 ++usd for the job gave it a go myself and succeeded. the silicon bearing is self lubricated and I compared to a good condition one by my friend . it's more smooth. 

It's a first for our group of friends that 1 to 1. 25g tracks flawlessly lol, it's so perfect even on not so great vinyls, no igd, very low groove noise. now I see the benefit and my jaw did drop. yes I Will take your advise. slowly looking for those carts. I missed out a couple of those bids. I'm sure I get one on the list soon. was Victor X1 iie. the guy just vanished. then 180occ 170occ I was outclassed . soon soon 

Thank you for your support and info. 



grinning ear to ear.

he said ok 980 is mainnnneee

I'm still happy. saved more than 500usd and earn some bragging rights.

I'm aware of the epc 205 issues. was told u can get jico ex and use in in mk3 or mk2L by jico. but technics already satisfy my curiosity.
also many people transplant jico ex into epc 100 easy to do

I have a good sample of Stanton 780 which I'm using now whic jico and retipping is easy, KenT mentioned it's almost same as original the jico replacement . 681eee with d1200 jico. 500al with original conical stylus.

most of this poor suspension can be solved by adding a drop of wintergreen oil let it soak a week and washed out with alcohol. 

was told my friend have Stanton 980 I will beg for it lol.. probably free. broken tip and get it rebuild 

Raul thanks for link, will get it. it's a great cart.. Best micro and depth is very clear. just worried another shot suspension. 

@chakster  follow all your advise closest possible. slowly collecting originals. I already tried replacement VS original and I know exactly what you mean. it just not right. even the newer stuff sounds better than oem stylus on legendary cart. but sometimes I try a stylus when someone who is experienced claimed its not much of a compromise. 

980 probably I will try needlestein.. he had tried himself going to expert stylus. and claim he know what he doing. or go expert stylus straight.

I was told. 980 is the low impedance version tommorow I will pick it up and see what I can do with it. I really dig the sound clip in youtube.. I was like wow... amazing

that's also why I haven't really moved in on technics stuff due to the ttdd suspension.. and stick with CiiL and not so much issues and still easy to get original stylus . furthermore I haven't manage to make it sound right until few days back. I rather have something that sound right rather than compromise.music must be music for me. 


still lurking the auction sites 

scored another sample of p25md hope this one is ok

@rauliruegas I would look into getting a stylus akg.. it checked alot on my list. very deep stage very insightful great rhythm and swing. but I'm over budget for the month.. got to pull a deep breath. 

I need to rewire my Kenwood ill look into the 1877. what's a good copper recommendation? my system don't often go well with silver.alll solid state

@chakster 
50 euro.. take a risk since he say it's working fine lol. 

I was introduced to denon, shure, Stanton and technics by my mentor. he at moment own like 20+turntables hi to low end. and been playing for 40 yrs.this guy also gave a huge collection of reel to reel. 


in his own words this is how phono should sound. all those carts are special. 

but also during that old days.. it's he say you say and no internet.. depends who you mingle with another best buddy only MC carts, . anything old he knows and used. all the high end famous  turntable he used before . owns  4 Lyra now. 

all knows each other and just enjoy each other ways of expressing music .. no right answer. friendship and fun is all matters just a different way of approach.