London Decca

Can you guys give me some tips on how to achieve 90% of the Decca at a fraction of the price?

John, buy an used Decca and send it to John Wright in the Shropshire, UK for a rebuild. JW designed the Jubilee and Reference and builds all the current London Decca range.

Ok, so now where do I get a used Decca? I am very eager to setup the phono with an MM.

For a top notch Decca like a Gold or Super Gold, you are looking at $600 with a worn stylus + $350 - $450 for a JW tip. You might get a Blue or Maroon a bit cheaper. BTW, a Decca is a moving iron not a MM. But, yeah, high output etc.

Decca wide band is the best!!

Jafox,
Warren Gregoire has some used Deccas and can offer attractive pricing on new ones. He will also be able to tell you if your arm is a good match for a Decca.