It is an XLM MkII Improved

Posted by kellymon (A) on September 18, 2006 at 15:49:17

In Reply to: Re: I need help/advice with ADC XLM SME3009 TD160 posted by mosin on September 18, 2006 at 15:21:27:

I used to have an XLM mkII Improved in my AR XA with stock arm....I was very happy with the sound, it was very clear, yet rich and musical...
When the AR XA died I decided to upgrade to the Thorens 160 SME 3009/II/Imp combo and put a new ADC XLM mkII Improved on it....it should have been a great match......low mass arm, high compliance cart....but it hasn't worked out that way.
I keep thinking I'm doing something wrong with VTA, but no VTA adjustment seems to help. When setting the VTA, I have been trying various methods, including by ear and by stylus angle (difficult to see) and by making the bottom of the cart even with the record surface, and of course the arm level with the platter.
Mosin, I know you are a fan of the ADC, how long do you expect the suspension rubber to last in use in a NOS stylus?
Robert

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Topic - I need help/advice with ADC XLM SME3009 TD160 - kellymon 12:33:12 09/18/06 (13)

That is not the ideal arm/cartridge combo..... - theaudiohiffle 17:03:49 09/18/06 (2)

Re: That is not the ideal arm/cartridge combo..... - kellymon 10:26:27 09/19/06 (1)

Sorry...yeah I was thinking of the original.... - theaudiohiffle 13:14:03 09/19/06 (0)

Re: I need help/advice with ADC XLM SME3009 TD160 - mosin 15:21:27 09/18/06 (3)

It is an XLM MkII Improved - kellymon 15:49:17 09/18/06 (2)

Well, - mosin 15:59:24 09/18/06 (1)

thanks, that helps - kellymon 16:27:03 09/18/06 (0)

Don't be afraid to try VTF values outside the spec'd range. - Elmo 15:15:12 09/18/06 (5)

Re: Don't be afraid to try VTF values outside the spec'd range. - kellymon 16:01:11 09/18/06 (1)

Yeah - Elmo 16:40:39 09/18/06 (0)

Re: Don't be afraid to try VTF values outside the spec'd range. - mosin 15:23:49 09/18/06 (2)

Would that be a quick cart or stylus death? - kellymon 15:57:51 09/18/06 (1)

Re: Would that be a quick cart or stylus death? - mosin 16:01:51 09/18/06 (0)

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It is an XLM MkII Improved - kellymon 15:49:17 09/18/06 (2)

Well, - mosin 15:59:24 09/18/06 (1)

thanks, that helps - kellymon 16:27:03 09/18/06 (0)

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