This is a small sensation, this advertisement was published by SME in 1958 or 1959. Nothing really special, but when you look at the Continue reading A small sensation: Advertisement of the very first SME tonearm
Bronze-groundplates for SME 3009/3012 in chrome finish available
After years of searching and experiments has finally managed to provide the bronze groundplates “flat” and “standard” for SME 3009/3012 tonearms Continue reading Bronze-groundplates for SME 3009/3012 in chrome finish available
Special counterweight for SME 3012 S2 (early version with split counterweight)
I recently made again a special counterweight for a SME 3012 S2 (early version with split counterweight). The counterweight is Continue reading Special counterweight for SME 3012 S2 (early version with split counterweight)
to hot for north germans…
Yesterday afternoon was “hitzefrei”, that means it´s a to hot day (32° Celsius) for north germans . Continue reading to hot for north germans…
Basic Black Phono tonearm cable
A photo from this day, it shows the tonearm cable Basic Black Phono, full description follows in the next days.
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