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Bronze-Groundplate for Dynavector DV 505 compatible to SME 9″ tonearms
Bronze-Grundplatte für Dynavetor DV-505 Tonarme kompatibel zu SME 9 Zoll wie SME 309 oder SME V
On request I designed these special bronze groundplate for Dynavector DV-505 tonearms. With this bronze groundplate a Dynavector DV-505 tonearm Continue reading Bronze-Groundplate for Dynavector DV 505 compatible to SME 9″ tonearms
Plinth project with Vinylista
Vinylista Zarge mit Bronze Slider und SME 3012-R
Vinylista Zarge mit Bronze Slider und SME 3012-R
Vinylista Zarge mit Bronze Slider und SME 3012-R
In teamwork with Martin Brenner of Vinylista this originated these plinth project for a Garrard 301/401. It can be used tonearms from 9” to 13” length. Continue reading Plinth project with Vinylista
Restoration SME 3009 S2 (early model) and a new counterweight
SME 3009 S2 frühe Version mit geteiltem Gegengewicht
SME 3009 S2 frühe Version mit geteiltem Gegengewicht
neues Gegengewicht für SME 3009 S2. links Nachbau, rechts originales Gegengewicht, tonearm tonarm
These nice tonearm came in dusty and dirty condition on my bench. The balance weight was lost. I serviced these tonearm, include a new wiring with Pure Silver hair Wire and made a copy of the original balance weight. The result sounds and looks pretty nice.
SME 3012 S2 with special heavy counterweight
SME 3012 S2 very heavy counterweight
SME 3012 S2 very heavy counterweight
That was a very special job, these tonearm came from Asia to my workbench. The customer like to use these SME 3012 with a total headshell weight of 42 grams. I designed a additional counterweight Continue reading SME 3012 S2 with special heavy counterweight
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)
Bronze Groundplate for Transcriptor Hydraulic with SME 3009
Bronze-Grundplatte "standard und Montageboard für Transcriptor Hydraulic
These is a custom made tonearm board for a Transcritor hydraulic with an installed bronze groundplate standard for a SME 3009 tonearm.
Bronze slider for a Blumenhofer Garrard plinth
Bronze slider für SME 3012-R auf Blumenhofer Zarge
Bronze slider für SME 3012-R auf Blumenhofer Zarge
Garrard 401 in Blumenhofer plinth with the new bronze slider for SME 3012-R
On customers request I designed and manufactured these mounting block for a SME 3012-R on a Blumenhofer plinth. The mounting block can be moved to the setting between 9.5 “and 14”. I like the result, here are the pictures.
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.