boothroyd
Responses from boothroyd
| SME 30/2 Controller I’ve run many Koetsu models on the 9” Magnesium SME tonearms with no issues or spacers required, although the heavier stone bodies prefer the heavier counterweight instead of the lighter original hanging way out away from the pivot. If a headshell... | |
| About users with hidden agendas Praise in public. Chew in private. 👍 +1 A selfless lack of agenda is what makes for a great forum IMO. Any hidden sell agenda is equal to politics in professional sports - utterly gross. Is it not human nature though, how many pontificate... | |
| Phono cables Nothing beats taking care of the basics 👍👍 | |
| SME 20/2 Spindle/bearing I think you’re OK. The spindle bearing of your 20/2 is sealed and should not require any service. When it was originally sold, SME included an extra “charge” of p/n: 1058/20 Syringe of Spindle Oil. It’s my understanding in discussions with Brian ... | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? What do you think about the tone arm (on 1200G) or Kitsune phono stage? I’ve seen Ralph mention that the weak links of the Technics (for MC) are their tonearm and record mat. I couldn’t agree more! There are a few options from the UK for armbo... | |
| Suggestions for Headshell Leads The pins at the SME Series V tonearm end are of a smaller diameter than typical cartridge pins. SME’s headshell leads account for this difference with proper sized clips. | |
| 30 year old SME 30/2 FWIW, SME revised (lowered) the viscosity of the damping fluid used in their suspended turntables at least 20 years ago resulting in a more natural, less-dark presentation. The suspension bands are unfortunately a proprietary moulded affair which... | |
| SME 30/2 Controller I recall there being a specific Model 30/2 service bulletin for filling the suspension towers that you may request. Viscosity (CST) & amount (ML) of damping fluid are provided. Prefilled syringes are available from SME as well. The Model 30 va... | |
| Recommendation for Digital Coax Pro cable from Canare with proper connectors: https://www.cs1.net/products/canare/L-5CFB_digital_audio.htm | |
| What makes the biggest difference in sound quality? I think it may be a potential adverse reaction to self promotion. | |
| How much gear do you own? It started innocently. An obsession with integrated amplifiers from my youth. IMO it was unfortunately not worth restoring my beloved NAD 3140 as they were just made to cheaply. After acquiring a number of KA8100 & 7100 Kenwood pieces and havi... | |
| Any dealers have SME belts and O rings for sale? https://sme.co.uk/audio/contact/ Available factory direct and they make it easy. | |
| Interesting information from Analog Planet on Stylus Cleaner Onzow Zero Dust. Also having no dog in this fight, I will continue using Onzow. As many have pointed out, there is nothing wrong with occasional brushing & flossing so to speak. Occasional use of a compact brush as supplied by Ortofon/Benz/Lyra/MoFi/Disc Doct... | |
| When choosing new Speakers, what matters most to you? Timing | |
| Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment A new room. 👍 +1 |