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RE: Technics 1200 tonearm

Posted by cactuscowboy@bresnan.net (A) on June 26, 2017 at 15:49:59

In Reply to: Technics 1200 tonearm posted by Gera on June 22, 2017 at 13:13:36:

I've been using a KAB modified Technics SL-1200MK5 for many years. It has the stock tonearm with optional dampener and Cardas rewire. My favorite cartridge for routine LP and 45 playback is the Concorde, for which I have four styli: D25M, 20, 30, and 40. I've also used a very high compliance Soundsmith SMMC2 and low compliance Stanton 500 (for 78 playback), a wide range that the tonearm handles beautifully. Altogether, I have about fifteen cartridges of various makes ready for use and of course the removable headshell is a huge plus in that regard.

I won't argue the point made by flood2 that a conventional headshell & 1/2" mount cartridge would allow a finer degree of alignment adjustment. I own a couple Ortofon OM bodies but I cannot find any significant improvement with them versus the Concorde. I've also experimented with different alignment schemes and keep coming back to the Concorde or using the standard Technics quick & easy method of using the white overhang gauge with conventional headshells.

Overall, two thumbs up for the Technics tonearm, particularly with the aforementioned mods.

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