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Jelco tonearms ??

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Posted on November 5, 2009 at 18:55:34
Mark W.
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 I'm working on a project turntable and want an S curve tonearm with interchangable headshells. This will be a second arm for a table. someone recommended a Jelco so I went looking and found a number of models that looked to be in my price range (under $300.00 used) the look is similar to the original tonearm that is on the table.

It's job will be as a cartridge and LP tester to help save my main cart.

So any experiance with any of the Jelco or Jelco made OEM tonearms I should know or look for?
RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:38:06
philltubes
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 I bought a 250 straight arm direct from Japan recently and had a problem with it. I had to ship it back at my cost, in the end they sent me a new arm with a complimentary tone arm cable and several headshells (although the headshell on my arm is not removable).

They took care of the problem in a timely manner and supplied me with some, as they call it, gifts. Great customer service and the arm sounds wonderful on my ROK especially with their tone arm cable.

RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 6, 2009 at 07:03:55
cactuscowboy@bresnan.net
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 Hi Mark,

I've got one on my Technics SP-15 and I'm completely satisfied with its performance.
Better than an OL Silver?, posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:39:12
gortnipper
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 Or a modded RB300?

I have a mate who lives in Japan coming to visit me in a couple of months, and have been kicking around the idea of having him fetch me a 12" Jelco.

But, would it be a clear upgrade to an Origin Live Silver mk2?

RE: Better than an OL Silver?, posted on November 7, 2009 at 21:25:29
cactuscowboy@bresnan.net
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 gortnipper,

I've not had the opportunity to compare my Jelco tonearm to a RB300 or Origin Live. And it's not likely I ever will.

I bought the Jelco primarily because its length allows me to spin the occasional 16" disc. It also does a fine job with 78s, which is what I use the SP-15 for most of the time.

I'm using an SA-370H on my LP12......., posted on November 5, 2009 at 21:50:43
vinylkid58
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 Light years better than the Akito I that was on it, and the convenience of a removable head-shell. Works very well with a Denon DL-103R.

Jeff

RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 5, 2009 at 21:33:50
AudioSoul
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Jelco has a few "S" shaped tonearms. There is a 9", 10.5" and 12" in different price ranges and qualities. I have the 10.5 and simply love it.

RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 5, 2009 at 20:35:29
Iain42
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I picked the 12 inch Jelco and it seems very nice. I've almost finished the plinth. It has been sent off for finishing. The pic isn't the final layout but close. After looking at vintage arms I decided I wanted something new and reasonable. If the Jelco sounds as good as it looks we should all be happy.


High sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low distortion, and smooth frequency response. Pwk
Just bought one of those yesterday., posted on November 7, 2009 at 00:19:34
jusbe
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 And will be using it with my 401. My plinth is slate but CLD's were a choice for me. Dressed slightly differently, with an addition here or there, you might recognise the modern Ortofon arms and a rather different price...


big j

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Will be using a Jelco SA-370H on my Thorens TD-150., posted on November 5, 2009 at 20:03:53
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Main cart will be a Dyna 20XL.


"It was a dark and stormy night. I had taken a creative writing course." – Crow T. Robot, MST 3000.


Is that not the same thing as the, posted on November 5, 2009 at 22:00:56
kavakidd
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 Sumiko Premier MMT?

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It is very similar alright., posted on November 6, 2009 at 02:36:00
B.K.
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 Here is a link to a HiFi World review in which they reviewed the Jelco 750D and compared it with a Sumiko Premier MMT.

Best regards,

BK

RE: Will be using a Jelco SA-370H on my Thorens TD-150., posted on November 5, 2009 at 21:30:32
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WOW Henry your TT looks great! Do you have an eta on when you will have it? I am curious how it sounds compared to your Scout......

Not sure. But soon. Awaiting results on the laquer and, posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:38:32
Opus 104
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 fitting the cherry armboard.


"It was a dark and stormy night. I had taken a creative writing course." – Crow T. Robot, MST 3000.


RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 5, 2009 at 19:51:35
blake
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 For a secondary system and for what you've described, I'd say this is what you want:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtnrm&1261091310&/Jelco-SA-250-S-Shape-japanese-

A very competent arm I'm sure, probably the equal of or better than the MMT which it seems to be modelled after.

I recently bought a 750D to replace a Sumiko Premiere FT3 (another Jelco arm) and have been extremely happy.

The Jelco stuff is a bargain IMO; I really doubt you can do better for the money, and that is at new prices, not used.

RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 5, 2009 at 19:40:14
hesson11
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 Sorry I have no firsthand knowledge, but have you searched the forum? There's been a good deal of talk about Jelco, and you may find the info you're looking for——or at least kill some time before folks chime in here.

-Bob

RE: Jelco tonearms ??, posted on November 5, 2009 at 19:58:02
Mark W.
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 Thanks I'll do that I was mostly bored and wanted to start a conversation about these.

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