The Technics Turntable Fan Club - Questions, Advice, Discussion

I installed the KAB Damper on my Technics and I could instantly tell the difference. I had been having some skips and they played through after installing the damper. I had been playing around with settings and this thing has just tamed a very loose feeling tonearm. Looking forward to more plays.
 
I'm using the lp gear ultimate headshell (a jelco hs-50) and i need to use a thicker mat to have the same vta setting as the original Technics headshell.

Someone knows about a headshell with the same "height" as the original Technics?
 
mike70 said:
I'm using the lp gear ultimate headshell (a jelco hs-50) and i need to use a thicker mat to have the same vta setting as the original Technics headshell.

Someone knows about a headshell with the same "height" as the original Technics?
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Why not simply change the height at the base of the tonearm?
 
Slimwhit33 said:
Might these also work?
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Delrin Headshell Cartridge Spacers non-magnetic non-inductive turntable VTA Kit | eBay

Two (2) Non-magnetic M2.5 - 12mm nylon screws. Two (2) Non-magnetic M2.5 - 20mm nylon [extra long] screws. Two (2) Non-magnetic M2.5 nylon washers.
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Yes, shims can work ... some people says that shims can affect the cartridge / headshell interaction ... I really don't know. That's why I'm trying to use a "similar" headshell in size.

The new Technics headshells are totally overpriced ... in the same price tag you can get a magnesium jelco hs-25 (I have one) or a
Yamamoto.
 
mike70 said:
Yes, shims can work ... some people says that shims can affect the cartridge / headshell interaction ... I really don't know. That's why I'm trying to use a "similar" headshell in size.

The new Technics headshells are totally overpriced ... in the same price tag you can get a magnesium jelco hs-25 (I have one) or a
Yamamoto.
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Yeah new Tech headshells are a rip-off, especially considering the poor QC on factory azimuth, the shortened handle, and cheap leads.

If you’re trying to keep it cheap, why not try the Audio Technica AT-HS6? In fact I find the build quality on par, or better than classic MK2 Technics headshells, so the only thing cheap is the price. Height is approximately similar to the classic Technics. I use one on my SL-1700 with its stock mat, and I’d say VTA is within tolerance you’d expect from a non adjustable deck.
 
Nice, I’ve been pretty boring with my cart selection but I like to switch in some different ones in my collection epsically for beater records. I did upgrade to the LH11H headshell, not sure if that was much of an upgrade with my VM95ML but I appreciate the azimuth and overhang adjustments and it looks cool. As an added bonus I now have the counter-weight very close to the pivot thanks to the aux weight. Again, not sure it really matters but I’m just having fun at this point.9200BAA9-BE63-46A4-AFCE-90CED20990EA.jpeg
 
Grado has 1200 GR (and 1500C) in stock if anyone happens to be looking. fyi
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Technics Grand Class SL-1210GR

Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics‘ traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables. Parts that were inherited...
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HiFi Guy said:
I don’t have the G yet. Still waiting for stock from MD.

That said I’m beyond impressed with the GR. Either that or the G could (and likely will be) my last turntable.
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Is there one or two attributes that stand out most from going to Direct Drive ? Bass impact, drive, for ie ?
 
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