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SME V/309 Tonearms With LP12 or VPI MKIII

I have now acquired an SME 309 and SME V tonearm, both in excellent condition. I Also have a VPI 19 MKIII, but want to also try an LP12 Valhalla...so, does anyone have any experience with using an later model SME tonearm on a LP12? I only see info on Linn arms and Naim Aro's.....never SME arms. Thanks for your help in advance
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extremephono
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Instead of "I read it somewhere", please.....

SME arm is not heavier than Ekos. Works extremely well on LP12 properly setup. Later LP12 with corner brace may need to file off some wood.

309 easily beats Ittok. Of course, it is personal taste between Ekos vs. SMEV, but a new SMEV could be $1800, but Ekos about $2500, no contest. Just get a properly cut SME armboard.
idrinkjd
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Sorry but SME arms do not work on the LP12 period.There again they don't seem to work on any turntables!

Cheers,
Paul.
dcblr4dc4
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Listen to Casey from Extremephono, SME arms work just fine on LP12's. I intsalled a Model 10 SME along with the Extremephono armboard & sub-chassis on my LP12 & the sonic performance that I have obtained is outstanding! The only modification required is the removal of 80% of the plinth corner brace near the arm mount. In passing I would recommend a visit to the Extremephono web site as this gentleman really knows about the inherent problems with this turntable & modifications that can really let it SING!

Dave Bishop
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