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RE: Garrard 301 with schick tone arm

Posted by krenzler (A) on October 5, 2015 at 08:50:28

In Reply to: RE: Garrard 301 with schick tone arm posted by tomtorminio on October 4, 2015 at 03:35:02:

Hi Tom.

No, you do not need an MC SUT as your MC Plus version already has the option for MC cartridges.

But as mentioned without the loading resistors fitted it will load the cartridge at 47k ohm (same as you normally would an MM cartridge). You could do this but with many (MC) cartridges this would probably result in a too bright and lightweight sound signature. You can see from the different cartridge manufacturers' specs. what load resistance they recommend for a given cartridge. It will often be around 100 ohm but can vary (depending on the internal impedance of the cartridge).

There is a description about how to add the load resistors in the Herron manual (bottom left on their VTPH page I linked earlier) - it needs to be soldered though.

But firstly just try your new cartridge with the standard load - perhaps it sounds just fine that way. Or perhaps some resistors have already been put in place (don't know if you bought this new)?

Regarding the Schick arm - do be aware that there exists 2 versions of this (and I'm not thinking 9" and 12"). One is made for SPU type "A" cartridges and the other is for SPU type "G". I'm guessing (and hoping) that yours is the type G version (see link). The "G-Schick" will work with the current crop of SPU cartridges while the "A-Schick" is made specifically for those smaller/shorter square SPU cartridges - none of which are sold by Ortofon anymore but can be found on the used market (obviously).

And yes, do research and learn all you can about setting up your turntable and especially how to install a cartridge optimally (VTF, VTA, bias, overhang, nullpoints, offset etc.). And get the proper tools for it like an accurate digital stylus gauge, a well made protractor (I personally like the Accutrak by Ken Willis).

• Schick tonearm info   (Open in New Window)

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