BEST SME TONEARM SERIES
And I only own the Classic II, not the Series 5. It is a very capable arm, and performed nicely on my TD 124. I would be interested in knowing how you came to this conclusion, especially amongst the Silver, 9CC EVO, and whichever version of the Audiomods we are discussing. Need to fill it back up to make the arm 100% What would it hurt? Got that fluid on the cuing unit already having leaked out some from when it was built. No chattering but I'm still going to try some silicone fluid on the knife edges. I haven't looked at my non-II yet to see if it is the same.Īnd to chatter, my SME3009S/2Imp is carrying a Koetsu Black with heavier headshell, weighted and additional counterweight and it sounds great. Amazing the added adjustability built into the TD-125 II. This lead to a couple hours work getting these holes to line up with the holes in the base mounting locations and then moving the motor chassis in the base to center the turntable. When it comes to building a base for the 125, keep in mind the metal tabs with the bolt holes for the bolts used to keep the table in the base are movable. There doesn't seem to be a classic example of this tt with an arm. Maybe the KD-600/Magnepan could get an upgrade. I told Mike today that I think I'm going to stand pat with my 125/SME Stand Classic Turntable for the time being. I have known the 3009 since buying one new in 74 and although I didn't have it long, I haven't forgotten much about it. Turntable didn't influence this, it was messing with the tonearm. I mounted a new 309 on a 100 pound TT and that wasn't as fun as doing the audiomods on the 125. As to the M2-9, I don't know if it would have the visual: "That is just the right tonearm on that table" that the 3009 has on the 125. I didn't do serious listening with his arm on my table (storage while his was in my shop). I'm going to ask Mike about the improvement using the audiomods v. Here is is before the electrical/mounting work done. I will or off to the bay again to get those damned, geriatric, British-standard bolts. I also had to buy a 6-pack of them when I got the arm and can't even find those, yet. I know that bolt is special and put is somewhere special. Removed when I was using his Audiomods on my table for the time I had his unit in for refurb. Right now, I've got to find the 6BA bolt that holds the phono cable to the tonearm. He has ears and the ability to discuss what he hears so everyone can understand it. Is that really an improvement? The Jelco is just a very nice arm, nothing special, nothing classic about it or they way it would look on the 125, isn't aesthetics part of the equation? But that Audiomods, I can at least talk to Mike about the improvements. I have the knowledge and skills necessary to do quite a bit of this upgrading at low cost making it a fun hobby.īut I'm also thinking that the Standard Classic is such an excellent turntable, what am I going to get with the change? I'm concerned about going from the top of the line SME in the day (all they had was the 3009, different lengths) to the bottom of the line SME, today. Fortunately the value of my arm is getting to the point where I can do this in my typical manner, little or no cost. He did replace the SME with the Audiomods (satin) and says that all three tonearms would be nice upgrades to the ancient SME.
It was work as there is so much adjustability in the motor chassis of the 125. I did a complete electrical rebuild and we worked to nestle that baby into that plinth. Mike came over yesterday for the final assembly of his 125/Ebony-veneered, British built plinth/Audiomods/ZYX Yarta. I've got one on a 125 and have entertained an upgrade, maybe the M2-9, Audiomods, or Jelco 750D but the Standard Classic as you say is what I have and that is something to enjoy. When I looked at pricing for SME arms on the bay this one was just a couple few bills, now there are some that are double that and the non-removable and earlier 3009s are holding or dropping a bit.
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