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Post by bigman80 on Sept 21, 2017 11:03:03 GMT
Hi everyone, New to the forum so if I have missed any essential info, please shout up  For sale is my Alphason tonearm. It's foam filled arm tube is one piece Titanium which has the headshell pressed into shape, it has ceramic bearings which are super smooth and free of any play whatsoever. Internally, the original Matched Crystal Silver' arm wire has been retained due to its quality and has been inspected. There is no sign of corrosion and the wire is as supple as the day it was made. I recently had a Din plug inserted into the arm pillar to make the connection as clean as possible and also facilitate the swapping of din to RCA cables as easy as can be. The overall condition of this arm is excellent. There is hardly a mark on it. One to mention is on the arm lift barrel (pictured) where it looks like it's been gouged. It's a replaceable item but I couldn't see it on my TT so didn't bother. This is a legendary arm for a reason. I'm selling it due to a TT upgrade and want a longer arm. Included is the SME to Linn conversion plate. Also pictured under the arm on the Toshiba TT. Very reasonably priced at £575 Collected or £590 delivered. RMND delivery. Here are the pictures The "pitting" on the CW is polished off now and looks perfect. I will update the photo in due course.       |
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 22, 2017 6:36:00 GMT
Bump
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 22, 2017 11:43:38 GMT
Open to swaps and PX Cartridges are always of interest.
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 22, 2017 21:42:22 GMT
Anyone?
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 23, 2017 23:21:33 GMT
Bump
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 24, 2017 17:46:49 GMT
No-one interested in a top calss arm?
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Post by MartinT on Sept 24, 2017 19:25:51 GMT
I would be, bigman, but I've got a top class arm already!
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Post by The Brookmeister on Sept 24, 2017 19:51:02 GMT
What do you want to swap if for fella?
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 24, 2017 21:22:22 GMT
What do you want to swap if for fella? In all honesty, Dave. Anything that's easier to move on than this has proved to be. I still need to generate funds for an intended purchase. Cartridges usually do well on the 2nd hand market. I could always keep it and move my ZYX on too. More than one way to skin a cat, if you get my drift. |
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 24, 2017 21:22:49 GMT
I would be, bigman, but I've got a top class arm already! Ha, I expect nothing less. |
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 25, 2017 9:59:49 GMT
This arm will be at Tonbridge audio jumble. Many thanks to Vinylspinner for the kind offer to take it along.
Gives anyone interested the chance to see it up close and personal.
Fantastic arm at a bargain price.
Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 26, 2017 8:27:17 GMT
Up again
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Post by bigman80 on Sept 27, 2017 8:19:26 GMT
Last bump before it goes to the audio jumble
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Post by bigman80 on Oct 1, 2017 22:42:00 GMT
Well, it's still for sale. £550 delivered.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 2, 2017 8:30:28 GMT
Can't believe you still have it, Bigman. Undoubtedly one of the best arms ever made.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 13:00:47 GMT
To be honest Martin, i see a dis interest in Arms like there used to be & a feel although its a superb arm [Alphason 'Sonota'/'HR100' was one of the best sounding combos], its a bit high. Be interesting to know what the seller thinks will be a better arm to replace it with.
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Post by bigman80 on Oct 2, 2017 16:32:54 GMT
Can't believe you still have it, Bigman. Undoubtedly one of the best arms ever made. You and me both, Martin  |
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Post by bigman80 on Oct 2, 2017 16:35:38 GMT
To be honest Martin, i see a dis interest in Arms like there used to be & a feel although its a superb arm [Alphason 'Sonota'/'HR100' was one of the best sounding combos], its a bit high. Be interesting to know what the seller thinks will be a better arm to replace it with. It going to be replaced with a longer arm, a Phonomac AT1010 Tonearm is going on my new TT so this really is surplus to requirements. As for "better" I'll let you all know when the comparison is done!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 16:51:09 GMT
Hi Bigman. Im a bit behind the door these days with Hi-FI what is a Phonomac? To late to compare once its sold  Ive done that many times, thinking im upgrading to drop an almighty bollock  |
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Post by bigman80 on Oct 2, 2017 17:56:16 GMT
Hi Bigman. Im a bit behind the door these days with Hi-FI what is a Phonomac? To late to compare once its sold Ive done that many times, thinking im upgrading to drop an almighty bollock Phonomac is a member of a few forums who takes an Audio Technica 1010 tonearm and rebuilds the innards with ultra high quality parts and material he engineers himself. Luckily, he has loaned one to me for my assessment and I am in no way losing out for swapping arms in terms of SQ. |
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