Cartridge/VTF...

Posted by je2a3 (A) on April 7, 2007 at 18:31:08

In Reply to: Re: I went to public schools........ posted by user510 on April 7, 2007 at 13:13:03:

Hello Steve,

I went to the link and was trying to get an idea what cartridge is fitted. Could it be a Shure M3D or M7D? If so, even with generic low compliance replacement styli, those can be secure trackers at 3-4 grams which is just like an SPU and that was light VTF then! AFAIK manual turntables from the 50s and 60s fitted with these type of arms (high mass as we know now) tracked LPs in that range and considered "kind". 7 grams was typical for record changers or 78 rpm.

Based on late 50s-early 60s catalogs I've read, these $15 clones are 'economy' alternatives for those who could not afford a $37 Gray 108. As you said they look serious and they are built to high standards. One just has to see and handle 'in the metal' to truly appreciate.

Thanks for posting the picture, it is nice to know I have company :o)!

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Topic - and now, for your viewing pleasure, another Thorens pic of the day.... - user510 18:40:52 04/06/07 (14)

Re: and now, for your viewing pleasure, another Thorens pic of the day.... - jdiamantis 20:11:27 04/09/07 (0)

My Aunt had that same arm on her table - dadbar 19:09:12 04/07/07 (0)

Isn't that an early '60s school record player? - nightdoggy 21:02:10 04/06/07 (5)

Re: I went to public schools........ - user510 13:13:03 04/07/07 (4)

Cartridge/VTF... - je2a3 18:31:08 04/07/07 (0)

I have hunted municipal auctions for years... - anumber1 13:44:03 04/07/07 (2)

Barrington (IL) High School had two Dual 1218s. - nightdoggy 18:38:13 04/07/07 (0)

Re: I recall an AR turntable in...... - user510 13:51:11 04/07/07 (0)

Re: And they say a AR xa arm looks crude? nt - painter27 19:10:53 04/06/07 (0)

Re: another Thorens pic of the day.... - J.D. 19:01:18 04/06/07 (4)

Re: the arm. - user510 20:52:17 04/06/07 (0)

Re: another Thorens pic of the day.... - mosin 19:25:39 04/06/07 (0)

If you hadn't said Gray, I was going to.... - theaudiohiffle 19:23:35 04/06/07 (1)

Re: If you hadn't said Gray, I was going to.... - orthophonic 11:18:18 04/07/07 (0)

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