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Ortofon SPU with 12 inch Jelco arm?

I have a large number of used LP's in less than perfect condition that I still enjoy. Some are truly beat up. From what I have read an Ortofon SPU 1S or other SPU with elliptical tip works well on LP's made in the 60's and 70's that are in OK to poor condition.

Do any of you use a 12 Jelco arm with an Ortofon SPU? What are your thoughts? A search here or google gives mixed results.

Plan to use my Lenco L70 in solid plywood plinth for this. Also my 14 year old son is become interested in our hobby. I want to encourage him so this will be his to use as well. I don't want beat up LP's on my main deck and am not ready to let my son use it yet.

Thanks!

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mid40sguy OP
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Thanks for your response Chakster. Perhaps I’ve been misinformed to do with tip shape. That’s why I asked here.
My choice for an SPU is simply something I wish to try. I’ve also read some of the Ortofon SPU’s are a good match for someone with beat up older stereo LP’s.
 I’ll research shibata tips. Thanks 
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Actually I did read that helpful information last night Chakster. I use a Delos on a Thomas Schick and Garrard 301 and love the sound. I also read what you detailed about your Royal G MKll at that other location. Good information.

For the time being I'll continue to use my beater LP's on a second deck. Both my sons can use it and if they damage the cart no big deal. RUSSCO studio pro B & Stanton 600ee.

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Chakster, I think you may be correct.
Some of us like detailed, analytical but musical presentation. Others like warm romantic midrange strong "old school" sound. I enjoy detail but musical myself but having a second choice in a romantic warm colored way would be fun as well.
Racedoc, thank you very much for sharing your personal experiences that is exactly the information I was asking.

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