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SME V, Tri-Planar or Phantom B-44
I had a brief chat with Bob Graham and asked what where the changes coming and he said the main thing was the Ti arm tube because of to many people complaining the ceramic tubes were to fragile to many broken tubes apparently. New wire inside and ... 
Loricraft thread type
HI TimI am in Canada so i got it from an online store from the link you supplied. A fishing supply store. They use is it to wrap rods.Thanks for everyones help!Paul 
Loricraft thread type
I just ordered some thread for $3.10 a spool. 
Loricraft thread type
Thanks Tim 
Loricraft thread type
I know it is a nylon thread and we should not use cotton. But I want to know thickness or size.It dought it will ruin the machine more like my records. 
SME record clamp causing convex playing surface
Does this happen to all your records?How thick is the washer. Is it black. What is the diameter.When I had mine. you tighten it enough so the record does not raise on any part or the record edge. Tap the edge all the way around to see if you got i... 
SME record clamp causing convex playing surface
You are clamping it to tight 
RS A1 Labs rewire
HiWould something like this be suitable?http://www.a-msystems.com/physiology/wirerod/silvertef.aspxThey have 41 gauge but I am wondering if it is flexable enough.The wire on my Schroeder DPS may be suitable as it is very thin and flexable, laquer ... 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
I would buy those arms as an alternative not as replacement. Add them to your stable, have fun!Paul 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
JskgIt has been over three years since I have done the Tri-planar on the SME but I will try and describe what I heard.Tri-planar had a touch better dynamics being more detailed on transients. People complain about bass bloat on the SME V, it does ... 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
I have tried the Tri-Planar and have the custom machined armboard if you are interested.All arm are very good and the nice thing about the SME 30 is the ability to change armboard in a few minutes. If money is no object you can have both arms and ... 
Anyone using Ortofon AS-309-S arm?
Thanks DucatiriderBhoadge is up the highway and I will amke to his place on of these days for a listen. We have similar setups now that he is getting his new turntable soon. 
Anyone using Ortofon AS-309-S arm?
Hi DucatiriderI got it directly from Shun Mook. Short of finding one used there is no where else. Call Shun Mook he makes them on request. All the Shun Mook stuff is amazing. Also keep in mind the extra weight of this headshell it is very heavy so... 
Anyone using Ortofon AS-309-S arm?
Contact Jeff at High Water Sound dot com you can get his phone number or email address from his website 
Anyone using Ortofon AS-309-S arm?
I have used my Ortofon AS-309s on and off for the past few months and think it is great. It should theoretically work with the 103 because most long arms have a highish effective mass. Experiment with different headshell too if you want to increas...