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Just got some essential tonearm parts today for the SME 3009 & 12: a nagoaka headshell for the 3012, the rider for the anti-skate guide and the anti-skate weight. I need another anti-skate weight for the 3009, that should reach me soon too!
apart from the above, I have also got the trans-fi tonearm wire, the connector billets and heatshrink.
Now I have to order the Tube Analogue RCM conversion kit & 2 pairs of right angled RCA plugs from Cardas!
apart from the above, I have also got the trans-fi tonearm wire, the connector billets and heatshrink.
Now I have to order the Tube Analogue RCM conversion kit & 2 pairs of right angled RCA plugs from Cardas!
Perhaps it's this one below:
Analog Tube Audio | SME 3009-3012 Tweaks
I'd got it off eBay and replaced the original SME side-connector on my 3009 SII. Not sure of the sonic impact, but it banished hum forever.
Also allows you options for interconnects (instead of the stock SME cable), which could well provide finer connectivity as you go up the price ladder.
Analog Tube Audio | SME 3009-3012 Tweaks
I'd got it off eBay and replaced the original SME side-connector on my 3009 SII. Not sure of the sonic impact, but it banished hum forever.
Also allows you options for interconnects (instead of the stock SME cable), which could well provide finer connectivity as you go up the price ladder.
yep that's the one G401fan! ordered it last evening. what IC's are you using? I intend to use the VDH 103 mk3.
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Hi Malvai,
I'm using Siltech MXT London ICs. They're a bit stiff to manoeuvre through the chassis, but they sound pretty good. The phonostage to amp cables are also the same, so there must be some sort of synergy. Don't really have better (i.e. more expensive) cables for comparison, but I'm satisfied for now.
regards,
I'm using Siltech MXT London ICs. They're a bit stiff to manoeuvre through the chassis, but they sound pretty good. The phonostage to amp cables are also the same, so there must be some sort of synergy. Don't really have better (i.e. more expensive) cables for comparison, but I'm satisfied for now.
regards,
The Siltech MXT London cables are pretty darn good. I was considering them, but then, since i have to re-cable 3 tonearms (and also the phono to amp IC), that makes for a total of 6 pairs. The VDh is kinda in the same class and easier to source pre-owned. so going ahead with those - atleast for the SME arms. Looking for a 5-din to RCA for the Denon arm. will by the very same cable for the phono to pre run. that way there will be synergy.
Do think bout the single wire run from head socket to phono plug once again. Especially advantageous when using a LOMC of 0.3 mv output or so. Lose some of that low level signal at the RCA junction and you sure ain't gonna get it back cos no matter how good that RCA is you sure are gonna lose that direct pure stream 
Regards
Torque ain't cheap but it sure knocks yer socks off
Regards
Torque ain't cheap but it sure knocks yer socks off
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I know stevie... but, going direct (and i have heard the advantages on my Clearudio arm, which is 'diretctwire') has its own set of problems on the 3012... would need to re-work on the tonearm base and create a proper harness, else it'll keep snapping off or breaking... that is one of the long term projects that I have in mind.
for now i'll do the RCA conversion, swap a lot a of IC and try and figure out a long term IC on the arms... once that is set, i'll do a directwire.
-m
I know stevie... but, going direct (and i have heard the advantages on my Clearudio arm, which is 'diretctwire') has its own set of problems on the 3012... would need to re-work on the tonearm base and create a proper harness, else it'll keep snapping off or breaking... that is one of the long term projects that I have in mind.
for now i'll do the RCA conversion, swap a lot a of IC and try and figure out a long term IC on the arms... once that is set, i'll do a directwire.
-m
JELCO JAC-502 Tonearm Cable L Din to RCA , Made in Japan | eBay
But model number is 502, not 501.
JELCO?@?s????????????? | ENGLISH
But model number is 502, not 501.
JELCO?@?s????????????? | ENGLISH
Ah cool. One question though, if you select a long term IC then how you gonna do the directwire? As far as I know there are just a handful or less manufacturers that offer phono wire for a direct run like Cardas, Discovery, Nordost also I think. So you'll have a preferred sounding interconnect cable but you might not find the same brand offering a length of DIY phono cable for internal use. So then you'd be changing over to possibly a different brand and a new sound all over again from scratch?
see the din connects to the tonearm end. My Den DA 308 has DIN on its end, hence I would need a DIN to RCA...
The thing about the Jelco IC is that I need a RCA to RCA as well, and non seem to be available! I would ideally like to use the same kind of IC between the phono and the am, as the one between the tonearm and phono!
I guess i'll just go ahead and buy two of the 502's and re-terminate one of them with phono plugs!
Malvai, the Jelco cable is supposedly the same as Mogami Neglex cable but with high quality termination. So if you want to get your hands a little dirty, you could actually buy one Jelco cable to go from tonearm to phono and a Mogami neglex cable (cost $20) and terminate it with something like Neutrik pro-fi connectors or Eichman bullet plugs.
ah! if that be the case, i might as well buy a whole lot of neglex and terminate it all myself! it'll be cheaper!
Do use quality RCAs, though. That's very critical. The Neutrik Pro-Fi suggested by Dr Bass are fairly pricey (650 apiece in Mumbai) but probably worth it. The run of the mill Neutrik gold plated ones are far cheaper (may be about 125 per piece) and very good too.
I'm thinking Supra. They cost about 670 a pair and are top notch - -all metal construction.
Plus just checked, the Mogami delaer is in Mumbai (andheri)... have written to them for price on the Platinum wire. if it is for around the same price as in abroad, then, might as well buy their top wire and be done with it!
a big round of applause for our very own G401 fan for being a total sport....
he had an Ortofon SPU GLE, which he generously parted with to me very recently...
Thanks bro!
I owe you one!
I am gonna get it re-tipped soon. and hope to make good to you very soon!
so thanks a tonne!
This acknowledgement has been overdue for days now...
This forum is a success because of people like you. While no one expects anyone to be selfless in this day and age, but not being selfish is a trait that one can learn from... So, thank you!
he had an Ortofon SPU GLE, which he generously parted with to me very recently...
Thanks bro!
I owe you one!
I am gonna get it re-tipped soon. and hope to make good to you very soon!
so thanks a tonne!
This acknowledgement has been overdue for days now...
This forum is a success because of people like you. While no one expects anyone to be selfless in this day and age, but not being selfish is a trait that one can learn from... So, thank you!
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