Removable headshells


Requesting input about headshell weight. My project is a 1983 Linn LP12. The tonearm will be a Jelco SA-250S. The cartridge will be a Sumiko Moonstone. The Moonstone compliance is 12x10-6 cm/dyn, which is at the lower end of the medium range. The Moonstone weight is 6.5 gm. This is my first go round with a removable headshell tonearm. My question is, how concerned do I need to be about the weight of the headshell? If I am understanding all of this stuff correctly, it seems that I should pick a slightly heavier headshell. Correct? Of course all suggestions are welcome.

mwh777

Showing 3 responses by billstevenson

I hate to say this, but they all sound different.  You would be well advised to try a few different ones before settling on one.  The one I use is, unfortunately, no longer available.  I do like ones that allow you to adjust azimuth.  In terms of weight, too much weight is not your friend. 

If you don't want to accept what I said, trust mulveling on this one.  A heavier than necessary headshell would be deleterious in this application.  

I wish I could help you, I have two Yamamoto headshells at my home in FL.  Tried them and didn't like them.  Unfortunately I am at my "summer" home right now in NH.  If you want to hold off 3 or 4 weeks I can gift you one.  They are excellent quality and highly regarded BTW.