Thanks for the response.
Yes the f9 is high compliance apparently. I will chat to soundsmith and see what upgrade i should make to the cart.
Ideally i would like a removable headshell
Thorens 160MKII BC Grace 707 + F9????
Good evening all
So my noob brief and bitter adventure with a PD441 came to a close the 2nd day i had it. No quartz lock, speed was wacked. Went straight back to seller. Ho hum
I just dont think electrics are my friend. But no worries. I found a gorgeous TD 160MKII BC with a grace 707
I have a Grace f9 and have read that its not the ideal match. Opinions please?
I still need to upgrade the F9 but holding off to get the right styly.
Down the road I would like a grace with a removable headshell. So any suggestions on model would be very welcome.
Chris
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@elliottbnewcombjr I think the mounting shaft for the 707 is 20-25. had a look for the acos but no where to be found to even have a look!
I had read (audiokarma?) that the compliance would not be a good fit. But what do i know. Hence the question. Also my naim only has MM so cant get a MC atm. Theres great info out here but it can be mind bending if you dig too deep at times (8O Re: luxman: I would spend to get something repaired if i had found it, was given it, was dirt cheap or it crashed over years of use. I do this with my cameras all the time. Money is not always the issue. But to me its not economically sensible or time efficient to spend a ton of cash on something that is meant to be working and arrives faulty for then have ME do the leg work of finding someone somewhere to possibly do the work and just hope that they can actually do the work with parts they may or may not have. Call me old fashioned but all i want to do is listen to records and along the way improve on what i already have. Also having something a little simpler would allow me the space to tinker all day long if things go awry I am sure the 707 is an amazing arm. Couldn't tell you off the bat I am a noob. But having the access to new headshells and carts without having to fiddle around all the time sounds like a good idea to me. Technicalities aside I like the aesthetics of a straight arm on a deck like the thorens. Always liked the Micro Seiki but not sure if they are a good fit. But any and all info is definitely appreciated! |
Thank you both for the information and insights. My basic system currently is a naim nait 50th running out to some martin logans. The naim is incredibly clear. I am worried that with the wrong choice it may shrill at the top end. I will give soundsmith a call and see what is available to me and any suggestions. On a slight tangent, how do you deal with azimuth on a none removable head??? |