A photo from this day, it shows the tonearm cable Basic Black Phono, full description follows in the next days.
Basic Black Phono tonearm cable
Ikeda IT-407 tonearm (repair job)
In the past, I’ve noticed that often have Ikeda tonearms increased friction in horizontal bearing. This Ikeda IT-407 remained at the play of the record permanently “hang” at the same position. Continue reading Ikeda IT-407 tonearm (repair job)
SME 3012-R on Platine Verdier (Feedback)
Hello Mr. Graetke,
further impressions after some more records:
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
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)
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.
Adapter for Sansui MC-transformer A-603
Adapter for Sansui A-603 MC transformers
Adapter for Sansui A-603 MC transformers
Adapter for Sansui A-603 MC transformers
Prototyp MC transformer with two input impedances for low and high impedance cartridges
On customers request an made these adapters for the vintage Sansui transformers A-603. The stepup ratio can switched between high (1:20) and low (1:10). The inscriptions are engraved. I made a second one of these adapter with similar transformers with a step up ratio of 1:15 and 1:30 (switchable).
Project tomorrow (step down transformer for japanese audio gear with 100 volts)
step down transformer for japanese audio gear (100 volts main voltage)
I made these step down transformers for a friend. He can´t find a high quality step down transformer for his japanese audio gear with 100 volts main voltage. Inside are transformers made by Lundahl, Sweden.
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