Arm - detachable headshell

Aardvark · Post by **Aardvark** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:32 pm

Hi Chaps,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a tonearm to go on my PT Export so that I can have some fun cartridge swapping? I'm currently using a Reson Mica in an original Origin Live Silver Taper arm. I've just acquired a V15VxMR and have a AT-F3 Stilton body (anybody remember those?) in the cupboard and would also like to try the Denon DL106 that seems to be flavour of the month.

Or is this just asking too much from one arm?

Greg

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:42 pm

Jelco 750, maybe ?
SME 3009 ?

What's the suspension on a PT Export like ?

pre65 · Post by **pre65** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:58 pm

The SME 3009 might be synergistic with the Sure cartridge.

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:25 am

Note that said SME3009, not the improved version - there's more mass to play with, and correspondingly it should work with a wider range of cartridges.

Aardvark · Post by **Aardvark** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:18 pm

Suspension is bouncy, really quite slack compared with say an LP12, TD160. I remember looking at the 3009 with almost uncontrolled longing 35 years ago (well I was only a teenager

) does it still cut the mustard today?

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:02 pm

If you had lust for a 3009 then I suggest satisfying that lust

If your deck or cartridges just don't get on with the SME then you should find it relatively easy to move on.

I have a SME3009 2imp on a TD125 MkII, and I love the arm. My cart is pretty compliant tho'.

Aardvark · Post by **Aardvark** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:41 pm

Thanks for the advice guys. As the Shure is already waiting to go I'm starting to look on the fleabay for a SME 3009 II or may be a Series III

They hold their prices don't they?

pre65 · Post by **pre65** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:51 pm

I have a 3009 detachable headshell model which I could part with.

I think it's an original 3009, but not 100% sure, how does one tell ?

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:08 pm

No to S III.
They need compliant cartridges to work properly, same as S2 Imp.

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:09 pm

pre65 wrote:I have a 3009 detachable headshell model which I could part with.

I think it's an original 3009, but not 100% sure, how does one tell ?

Piccy ?

pre65 · Post by **pre65** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:12 pm

The sticker on the base just says SME 3009.

What bit do you want piccy of ?

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:14 pm

The whole arm - detail of the pivot/counterwight area would be most useful.

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:15 pm

A pic from the pivot point back would help, model identification is easiest by looking at the counterweight/end stub set up.

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:16 pm

Beaten to it LOL

I have been through all the 3009 info i can find recently trying to work out what mine is.

Turns out mine is a super oddball, very early series II, but its different from any other 3009 i can find info/pics of.

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:21 pm

Mine is an early S2 Imp - I know that it was purchased in early 1973 because the original owner told me so.
The difference between mine and slightly later models is literally down to the outrigger for the anti-skate weight.

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