Hello Mr. Graetke,
further impressions after some more records:
SME 3012-R on Platine Verdier (Feedback)
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Service and repair
EMT 997 (Service and repair)
Service and repair for EMT 997 tonearm
EMT 997 Tonarm nach Reparatur und Überarbeitung, sowie Neuverkabelung
This beautiful EMT 997 tonearm I recently got from a customer from Italy for repair. The tonearm was mounted incorrectly in a previous service, it was not working. Continue reading EMT 997 (Service and repair)
Restauration of Garrard 401 motor with the new solder-free motor isolation board
Überholung Garrard 401 Motor with new motor isolation board
Überholung Garrard 401 Motor with new motor isolation board
Überholung Garrard 401 Motor with new motor isolation board
These is another example of a full serviced Motor of a Garrard 401. The motor was completely overhauled and cleaned, the bushings were also reconditioned and the motor has a new modified bottom bearing. These motor got also the new “solder-free motor isolation board“, it replaced the old motor isolation board without resolder the cables from the motor. It´s a minimal work plug´n play design.
SME 3012 Series 1 (service and repair)
SME 3012 S1 überholt und neue Tonarminnenverkabelung mit Pure Silver Hair Wire
SME 3012 S1 überholt und neue Tonarminnenverkabelung mit Pure Silver Hair Wire
SME 3012 S1 überholt und neue Tonarminnenverkabelung mit Pure Silver Hair Wire
SME 3012 S1 überholt und neue Tonarminnenverkabelung mit Pure Silver Hair Wire
That´s a SME 3012 Series 1, these tonearm is the first generation of the legendary SME 3000´ s tonearms. These first edition was Continue reading SME 3012 Series 1 (service and repair)
Manticore Magican incl. custom made armboard for Platine Verdier
Manticore Musican mit Platine Verdier Armboard
Manticore Musican mit Platine Verdier Armboard
Manticore Musican mit Platine Verdier Armboard
Manticore Musican mit Platine Verdier Armboard
These nice tonearm came few month ago in my workshop. The tonearm got a full service, a new internal tonearm wiring from Pure Silver Hair Wire and a new custom designed armboard for the Platine verdier with solid RCA connectors on the back.
Refurbishing for SME 312
SME 312 service and repair
These nice SME 312 came in defective condition own my workbench. The internal tonearm wire was broken und the adjustment was lousy. The tonearm got a full service a new internal wiring directly from the cartridge clips to the 5 pin connector. After a new precise adjustment, the tonearm sounds again with an outstanding perfomance.
SME 3012 Series 2 (early version, split counterweight)
SME 3012 S2 early version with split counterweights
SME 3012 S2 early version with split counterweights
SME 3012 S2 early version with split counterweights
This SME 3012 Series 2 came from Asia to my workshop, here are the pictures after the service. The tonearm received a new counterweight according to original specifications for heavy cartridges such as the Ortofon SPU and a complete service including new internal wiring with Pure Silver Hair Wire and RCA Conversion Kit. For tonearm wiring Pure Silver Hair Wire was used and the RCA Conversion Kit was installed for easier and better connection.
SME 3012-R PRO
SME 3012-R pro with SME Tweaks from Analog Tube Audio
SME 3012-R pro with SME Tweaks from Analog Tube Audio
SME 3012-R pro with SME Tweaks from Analog Tube Audio
SME 3012-R pro with SME Tweaks from Analog Tube Audio
Few month ago I serviced and upgrade these wonderful SME 3012-R PRO. These tonearm is very seldom and comes from a limited edition for the asian market. The serial number of these tonearm is #64. The tonearm got a new internal wiring from Pure Silver Hair Wire and a directly connected Pure Silver Ultimate phono cable and the bronze upgrades of course.
Reconditioned Garrard 401 motor
Überholung Reparatur Garrard 401 Motor repair
Überholung Reparatur Garrard 401 Motor repair
Here is a 401 motor from our workshop an example for the overhaul of a Garrard. The motor was completely overhauled and cleaned, the Continue reading Reconditioned Garrard 401 motor
SME 3009 S2 improved special
SME 3009 S2 improved converted to a middleweight tonearm, new Antiskating and counterweight
SME 3009 S2 improved converted to a middleweight tonearm, new Antiskating and counterweight
SME 3009 S2 improved converted to a middleweight tonearm
Here is another example for a converting the light weight SME 3009 S2 imprived to a mid-weight-tonearm. The antiskating function is also upgraded to compensate tracking forces up to 5 grams.