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Post by roughneck on Jul 6, 2022 16:51:39 GMT
I have just been given a systemdek iix with oval shape arm board. I need to fit a tonearm. Any particular type that are good for this turntable at a cheap reasonable price? Thanks
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Post by MartinT on Jul 6, 2022 17:06:19 GMT
Oval shape - do you mean SME fit? There are a few arms from different vendors with SME mounting.
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Post by roughneck on Jul 6, 2022 17:15:51 GMT
Oval shape - do you mean SME fit? There are a few arms from different vendors with SME mounting. it did have a helios scorpio arm fitted. Or should i not bother with it and try and find another turntable under a £1000? |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 6, 2022 17:38:15 GMT
Rega RB250 or 300 is the classic combo with this deck.
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 6, 2022 18:03:38 GMT
Oval shape - do you mean SME fit? There are a few arms from different vendors with SME mounting. it did have a helios scorpio arm fitted. Or should i not bother with it and try and find another turntable under a £1000? Don't mention the H****s S*****o tonearm in MartinT 's presence. The reason he hasn't replied to that post will be that he's had to go and have a bit of a lie down, then book himself onto an anger management course. |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 6, 2022 18:06:14 GMT
It's a really good turntable that can perform beyond expectations.
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 6, 2022 18:13:20 GMT
That armboard will be cut for the Audio Technica / Linn geometry according to what was there before. I am sure you can still get an alternative but it would be simple to cut your own if you have the tools to do it - use the old one as a template for the outside and a few minutes measuring and marking out will find the spot to drill a Rega sized hole if you wanted to follow Jules' sensible observation.
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Post by roughneck on Jul 6, 2022 18:59:34 GMT
It's a really good turntable that can perform beyond expectations. Thanks, worth sticking with then? |
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Post by roughneck on Jul 6, 2022 19:06:09 GMT
That armboard will be cut for the Audio Technica / Linn geometry according to what was there before. I am sure you can still get an alternative but it would be simple to cut your own if you have the tools to do it - use the old one as a template for the outside and a few minutes measuring and marking out will find the spot to drill a Rega sized hole if you wanted to follow Jules' sensible observation. Any particular Audio technica tonearm? |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 6, 2022 19:17:10 GMT
Don't mention the H****s S*****o tonearm in MartinT 's presence. The reason he hasn't replied to that post will be that he's had to go and have a bit of a lie down, then book himself onto an anger management course. LOL - close, but no cigar. The piece of crap Helius arm I detested was an Aureus, although the total lack of build quality was probably common to all their products. |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 6, 2022 19:24:08 GMT
Well, I knew that, but since the Scorpio was cheaper, I can't see it being any better.
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Post by roughneck on Jul 6, 2022 19:45:42 GMT
Don't mention the H****s S*****o tonearm in MartinT 's presence. The reason he hasn't replied to that post will be that he's had to go and have a bit of a lie down, then book himself onto an anger management course. LOL - close, but no cigar. The piece of crap Helius arm I detested was an Aureus, although the total lack of build quality was probably common to all their products. My friend who gave it to me said the Helios arm was shite ,so he took it off and put it in the bin :/ |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 6, 2022 20:00:52 GMT
It's a really good turntable that can perform beyond expectations. Thanks, worth sticking with then? Why not if it was free. Gift horses and all that. |
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Post by roughneck on Jul 8, 2022 20:59:50 GMT
Thankyou everyone for taking the time to answer this for me. But tbh fitting new arm boards and tonearms is way beyond me,so i will sell the turntable.
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 8, 2022 21:54:04 GMT
Oh, that's a shame.
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Post by roughneck on Jul 9, 2022 5:55:42 GMT
Yeah i know,but i would bugger it up setting angles ,screwing things down . Just too much for me  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 9, 2022 18:45:36 GMT
Do you know anyone local who could help out? It's not actually as difficult as it sounds - I managed it having printed out an alignment protractor from Vinyl Engine ... www.vinylengine.com/tools.shtml |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 9, 2022 19:41:25 GMT
A pre-cut armboard will cost you about £35 or so.
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Post by roughneck on Jul 9, 2022 19:42:30 GMT
Do you know anyone local who could help out? It's not actually as difficult as it sounds - I managed it having printed out an alignment protractor from Vinyl Engine ... www.vinylengine.com/tools.shtml No no one local. I have given it to my brother as he really liked look of the deck and he willing to take it on and have a go. So all good in the end . Thank you again everyone for help and information. |
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