[kbug]

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Originally Posted by 13D3Mullard /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here is my Garrard plinth. You may note the Fuchs magnet-bearing wooden-arm on the right, and the SME 3012 to back left.

Wow, I'm so jealous!

 

[mark_h]

bump for new setups?

 

[-=Germania=-]

Akai AP-103C converted to manual and rewired
Audio Technica 12Sa cart

Not the best, but certainly gets the job done!

 

[mark_h]

 

[kuma]

An unusual oak plinth?

Which cartridge do you use with your new-ish ARO?

 

[mark_h]

esco'd 103, longer cantilever therefore 1.8g tracking weight. Was running a helikon but it sounded dreadful, for the price the 103 never fails.

 

[kuma]

Did the mass of the 103 stay the same?

I've tried both 103 and 103R on the ARO but could not get them going. I figured that they might be happier with a heavier arm.
Which phono?

 

[mark_h]

Yes the mass stays the same, if you can try the ESCO 103 retip, I cannot recommend it highly enough, perfect for the Aro. Although no where near the Miyabi I imagine.

 

[kuma]

Zu versions are supposed to be way better than the stock as well. ( this one is much heavier than stock needing a heavy counter weight on an ARO )

It would be nice to find an economical version of the Miyabi, but so far I found none.

 

[DBrim]

Just set up last week... a decent dive in I think. I'm loving it so far.

It still needs a proper shelf, which should happen in the next couple of months.

 

[scott_d_m]

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Originally Posted by mark_h /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That is purdy.

 

[Suntory_Times]

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Originally Posted by scott_d_m /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is purdy.

x2. It no doubt sounds even better then it looks.

 

[mark_h]

Thanks guys it sound good to me!

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Originally Posted by kuma /img/forum/go_quote.gif Zu versions are supposed to be way better than the stock as well. ( this one is much heavier than stock needing a heavy counter weight on an ARO ) It would be nice to find an economical version of the Miyabi, but so far I found none.

Try the expert stylus 103, it comes in at £325, or they can mod your existing 103 for £180, I have not used the Helikon since I got it, it has tracked, perfectly, absolutely everything I have thrown at it! If you hate it I will buy it from you.

Edit: I have to say the Miyabi ranks as on of the top cartridges in the world so the es103 is going to fall short but for the money!

 

[kuma]

Have you tried a Zu 103 version?

I never had a reported tracking problem on stock 103s, either.

 

[mark_h]

/\ No, I don't like the idea of the heavier counterweight.

I was saving for a Koetsu or a MC Bee, now I am not. It has been running in for about 20 hours now and the bottom end is opening up, big smile on my face.