Nic Robinson
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I have one at home with an ESCo 103 in it. Currently awaiting my 401 restoration with custom 12" arm
Technics 1200G - my thoughts .
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I have one at home with an ESCo 103 in it. Currently awaiting my 401 restoration with custom 12" arm
Dark Energy
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Ivor T said that if he was designing the LP12 again it would be a direct drive deck, it's actually getting closer to a DD with every upgrade! (now you know what to expect!)
Mullardman
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Yes, I recall that from a long lost copy of Audiophile.
Point of order though.. I'm not sure Ivor actually designed the LP12....
No issues with correct VTA here using an AT33PTG/II, how tall is the AT33EV? Technics do give some specifications for VTA height in the manual, I set mine to the suggested number for the cartridge height (16Mm I think) and it's always sounded 'right' so never messed with it.
I don't think there is any difference in height between the EV and the PTG , but there was no way I could get the arm parallel to the record without resorting to an extra mat . It didn't sound "wrong" but it clearly wasn't right either .
No such problem with the Jelco which gives me a wider range of VTA adjustment .
Dark Energy
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Sorry I should have said when Ivor "improved" the Thorens TD150, actually even the single point bearing that Ivor got a patent for, is prior art, Bang & Olufsen actually.
No surprises there.