The seller included a Jelco phono cable but as per my previous experience with a Jelco DIN/RCA interconnect I didn't like that one either and I am not using it as it affects the dynamics and general sound.
There are some points I do not like but on the whole I am very satisfied, in caase anybody is wondering I am talking about the TK850S. While I haven't touched it the original headshell included an azimuth adjustment too. To my surprise I loved immediately the internal wires are excellent, the exchangeable headshells (horror faces for some) added great flexibility. Like you I had several misgivings and I kind of was set up to be thoroughly disappointed but I still went ahead and purchased it. I've even considered the M2 for a classic look which I could get a decent price new, Audio Note was my other contender and Origin live to a lesser extent but I thought in taking this gamble with the Jelco. No doubt they are very good arms but there is a limit to how much I think they are worth. The ease of cartridge alignment on SME arms is unmatched.Ĭlick to expand.I have watched the SME prices steadily increase in the last few years, my interest decrease went proportionally opposite to the price. Actually none of them are so finely engineered as SME even if they arguably are better sounding. I don't think the quality of Jelco arms are in same league.
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I would likely look at one of the top Project arms, Audio Note or Audio Mods as alternatives. I'm pretty mad because SME/ Michell was a great match and relatively great value at this level. The new TT models appear to have switched to DC motors, something Michell have been doing for years. Ironically this could benefit Linn of all people. Likely you can get away with higher TT prices more easily due to the structure of the high end market. It's obvious the price hikes have backfired in terms of arm sales revenue. My guess is down the line arms will reappear, even if new models, as I can't see this strategy working long term. I can't think of another manufacturer that doesn't sell their arms separately as well as TT packages. Odd they still show a row of 309 arms on their home page when in fact only a derivative is available with their latest TT models (just rebranding I assume). I bought one just before the first price hikes nearly 3 years ago. The ease of cartridge alignment on SME arms is unmatched. for instance? I read Art Dudley's Stereophile review of the Garrard 301 in December's Stereophile and I was somewhat overwhelmed with the price, USD$23,500 for the North American market! I think Art himself was having similar thoughts.Ĭlick to expand.The 309 was practically as good. I can't really get around the new owner's strategy unless there is a surge of interest in the company's turntables in Asia. Consider also that once they are shipped out of the United Kingdom the currency exchange factor 'kicks in' as do local importation taxes and you have an even pricier proposition. An SME turntable, at this point in time, is a very significant purchase decision. I really cannot see many additional people being drawn to purchase SME turntables considering the price points they now occupy. companies like Avid and Michell who are competition for SME in the turntable sector? I hope the former is the reason though, and I imagine it is. Thinking with the more sinister side of my brain, wouldn't it be a perfect way to cut out/harm other U.K. The sharp increase in prices may well have reduced demand for SME tonearms significantly and sales have slumped. Click to expand.I think you may have nailed it right there.
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