Jelco Vs Rega Tonearm, The following table provides a head-to-head
Jelco Vs Rega Tonearm, The following table provides a head-to-head comparison between the RB-303 Rega Tonearm and the 9″ SA-750D/SA-750DB Jelco Tonearms. 25" (slightly oversized) diameter Hole Saw to make the Jelco tonearm mounting hole. i also have a Jelco made MMT arm for the I’m looking to upgrade the tonearm on my Acoustic Solid Bubinga wood TT. I've just replaced Rega RB300 with Jelco SA-750E 10" tonearm and let me tell you -- it's an unbelievable improvement. I am refurbishing a Garrard 301 greased bearing TT but haven't decided on which tonearm to use. . Rega RB300 tonearm - hifitommy - Vinyl Asylum RE: Jelco vs. The model reviewed was the 9", which conforms to the standard Rega geometry. ts about compliance of MM carts. I know the SME is a For example, with my Jelco 750D, Jelco specifies a 15 mm overhang. Can anyone compare and contrast this to a Rega RP3? Would the RP3 be an upgrade? Does anyone have a recommendation for a Even though a makeshift I would still like to have a tonearm which is quick and lively with natural tones. A Hana LOMC will be the first cartridge installed, for completeness. 00) arm. The phono stage Linn Basik LVX vs. When I say "very old," I mean that I bought it used from the dealer back in 1986! :-) I was having hum/buzz issues on my analogue side, and finally isolated it down to the turntable. It came with a Rega Rb330 tonearm and although it does a pretty good job, id li Jelco vs Rega I have an Avid Diva II TT with the Jelco ST 250 arm. I have a Lenco L-75 with a Jelco SA250ST tonearm and Nagoaka MP-150 mounted. Mar 29, 2018 · Not only is the sound much more authoritative and the detail retrieval mind bogglingly superior, Jelco is also a champion in eliminating any, even the nastiest occurrences of seemingly untameable sibilance. I looked at the Rega RB330 as a possible candidate but I'm open to other suggestions. I'm new to this forum but have been an active member of AK for some time. Plus, Jelco appears way more forgiving to surface noise, scratches, pops and clicks. Also the mounting hole is slightly larger. Does the SME 3009 hold up after 50 years? I have a lead on a new old stock SME 3009 series ii for 800 bucks. Indeed, this turntable can support up to four tonearms, either pivoting or tangential-tracking. The Jelco gives you the ability to adjust VTA without spacers, and the ability to use what arm cables you want. Would changing the arm to a Rega RB 301 be a worthwhile upgrade or would it just be a lateral move or worst yet, be a downgrade. My old fruit box of allegedly much higher spec certainly couldn't, but it never had the Karousel or Majik subchassis. I have on offer from a dealer two older tonearms, a Syrinx PU3 and a Roksan Artemiz. " Curious as to the difference between these types of arms. Since Im keeping my Linn LP 12 turntable instead of replacing it outright, I need to replace the arm on it. Pig. His modifications where so good, it evolved into what we have today in the Orgin Live tonearms. If you don't want to redrill the chassis, look at higher-end Linn arms, such as the Ittok. From what I understand, Linn's arms (from Krane to Ekos) are 9'' vs Rega 9. It pays to be cautious when adjusting arm height, MF advised, as the pillar goes, in a hair-turn of the grub screw, "from rock-solid secure to dropping like a pound and a half rock. Rega tonearms are often considered for tonearm replacement. Sep 24, 2021 · I agree with Mr. Good day, According to 2 reputable tonearm manufacturer that I have spoken to, a Rega arm fitting of 222mm center to pivot is slightly better than the Linn fitting of 211 mm. Hi everybody I need your help with something. Thanks. They will have a different overhang. The Rega is an excellent arm, but so is the Jelco. Is it like typica Wires are upgraded to the cardas all purchased from KAB! I also stripped the tired silver paint and painted the plinth a pearl white. Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G Hey Everyone, An analogue newbie needs your advice. Rega RB 303 Hi, Folks, I have a very old Linn Basik LVX on my SOTA Sapphire. FWIW, there are many Rega users who do not use the Rega alignment, feeling they get better performance using another method of alignment. My two choices through the store I go to is the Jelco 750 arm or the Rega RB303 arm. In my system, the Jelco 250ST ($299. However the Jelco tonearms provide far superior performance, installation, and ease of use. You can affix a thin wooden sheet/disk on the plinth over the Greetings. Sep 26, 2009 · I have an Avid Diva II TT with the Jelco ST 250 arm. Preferably a medium mass tonearm which can take most modern cartridges. 5''. I somehow just can't quite imagine the entry level LP12 seeing off a Gyrodek with NCpsu and technoarm or an ORBESE with the most basic Rega arm, or for that matter most of the similarly priced Rega and Well Tempered offerings. As I don't align to the Jelco specfied alignment but rather Baerwald, my overhang is 17. They seem to be positioned well at the moment with Jelco gone and SME focusing on their own tables. 894 mm. The Jelco arm vs the Rega arm. As reviewed, the 84-lb, nearly 19"-wide Galder includes a vacuum record hold-down system; for an additional $8900, it comes bundled with the Bergmann Odin air-bearing tangential-tracking tonearm. This is a great tonearm that will provide a stable platform for almost any cartridge (and as a bonus, it also looks very smart). If you want to upgrade arms, a SME 309 or a Moerch or maybe an older Graham 1. You can affix a thin wooden sheet/disk on the plinth over the Can I assume that the Jelco tonearm itself is pre-wired, or is this a seperate component that I will need to source? I understand that Jelco use 5-pin DIN to RCA interconnects, is this accurate and where is the 5-pin DIN connector located on the tonearm itself? Does anyone have any experience with either of the new Jelco knife-edge bearing tonearms? I know they're relatively new to the scene, but was Jelco won't give effective mass, Rega won't give wow and flutter, nor care for VTA adjustment, Shure (and Shelter) couldn't give two sh. Firstly I am not looking for any TT recommendations other than these 3. Frequently Asked Questions [qa cat=jelco_tonearms limit=-1 excerpts=false] Customer Reviews It is available with SME or Rega-type mounts and in 9" and 12" versions. Where's the sweet spot/value point with Origin I think the Jelco arm you have is as good as the RB301. I went out to buy a Rega rb 330 tonearm to install on my Td160 super but I only found the older rb303 (on a discount). 00) was the equal to the Roksan Tabriz ($1150. Both have been re-wire RE: Jelco vs. The Jelco is a good match for the Linn, but is the Rega? Which of these two arms is a better performer. The tonearm is the only piece left to update! I'm struggling with the amount of choices out there that is easy to set up. This a case where size does matter and a Hi all. In my experience, it seems as if unipivots are much more difficult to handle. Rega RB300 tonearm Posted by hifitommy (A) on March 29, 2018 at 11:45:52 In Reply to: Jelco SA-750E 10" tonearm destroys Rega RB300 tonearm posted by magiccarpetride on March 29, 2018 at 10:59:37: i set up an rb250 on my friend's vpi hw19jr with an AT OC9 and it sounds wonderful. Bolder, bigger, wider soundstage, more pronounced midbass, more bass slam. Between Jelco SA-750D and Rega RB250 (or variants such as RB251, RB202, RB220) Thanks for all of the help. 5 would be nice on that table. The arm will be fitted to a custom-made LP12, currently being built for me. How much better is the new 330? I'll rewire whichever arm I get so we're left with the built quality, materials etc, Should I Hi all, Looking for some advice on tonearms. My system is Devore O96, and the amplification would be either Lyngdorf 3400/Coincident Frankenstein combo or a Shindo pre/amp combo (forthcoming). Sep 24, 2021 · The Jelco (in various guises, including the Linn Majic, I believe) is an arm with a light plastic mount, which needs damping. I was a bit worried and somewhat skeptical that Jelco could ever beat such reputable tonearm (according to some people in the know, RB300 is considered the best tonearm value for the buck). The Rega can take my Goldring 1042, Denon DL110 and Dynavector DV10x5, but I wouldn't put MC carts on the Jelco arm. The Rega is considered medium mass while the Jelco is heavy (neither officially publishes their effective mass). The diagram shows the position of the new mounting hole. Jul 29, 2012 · I am considering the Rega RB202 (without JA Michell/Origin upgrades) vs the Jelco 750D. Should I get that for the Thorens 125mkii that is flying to me right now (sans tonearm), or should I look for a more modern tonearm like a Rega or a Jelco. instead. 125" (slightly undersized) or 1. Rega RB-250 is not a step-up from the Jelco. The owner of the company use to do the Rega arms years ago and started modifying the Rega arms due to the flaws it had. Recommend using a 1. 9" Jelco tonearms have a shorter pivot spindle distance compared to the Rega (214mm vs 222mm). I like the classic beauty and design of the SME 3009 and all of the upgrades and options available, but I also have my eye on the Rega RB300. I have a friend that has that same table with the new SME M-2 arm and he really likes it. ufxw, nkrw, ttfy1, tmfldx, jom5b, 8gb4zb, wwig, 2xgt, dfsg, mztjj,