o/t High end tonearm

[Pelico]

As my toddler is now big and sensible enough to be trusted with it in the room, I am going to get my aged LP12 oout of its box, serviced and set-up again.

 

I do fancy a tonearm upgrade, I am watching a few Ittoks on ebay, but I know there a few hifi buffs on here. If you have something of interest that is gathering dust let me know.

 

Cheers

 

Peter

[Sheds Moderator]

Nice deck. I have an SME 3009 but I think you deserve better. Linns and SMEs are not ideal partners, the mass is wrong.

 

I recommend a unipivot, the Ittok is nice (good as an Ekos at a fifth of the price?) but the Aro if budget permits or if you can find one a Mayware, Hadcock or (I have one and it's not for sale 😬) a Notts Analogue Omega Point. These last are like rocking horse droppings.

 

Good choices all. What cart?

[Pelico]

Plan to get a new cart too. At the moment it has a Linn k18, although my favourite was on old Audio Technical moving coil, can't remember the model number now.

 

I have not looked in the HiFi press for about 18 years (god that makes me feel old...I am only 40), so I have no idea what cartridge to go for. I will probably see what arm I end up with and trust a dealers recommendation

[Sheds Moderator]

I have an AT ATOC 5 if you are interested. Modest price I would think. It's currently residing on a Thorens 125/3009 and sounds nice. I prefer the Goldring 1042 personally, not a fan of MCs.

 

Linn MMs are all modified ATs and frankly not great for what they cost at the time.