J.A. Mitchell TecnoWeight


Hi folks,

Is it JA Mitchell TecnoWeight a real good upgrade to RB 300 tonearm ? Which is the best wire ( internal and external )to this arm ?

Thank you all,

Hernani
hba
I read numerous accounts about weights being pretty much useless on RB300 or RB600 arms.
I also read the accolades to various after market weights for RB250, which came with cheap weight from Rega.
Thank you....I read that my RB300 came with "a tungsten counterweight which was later replaced by a cheaper (and larger) stainless steel counterweight. The tungsten weight is still available as an upgrade from Rega."
I will be also looking for a new wire...I am sure it is going to be a good improvement...
I got the incognito wire upgrade (via Brit Audio), then the Origin Live weight/endstub upgrade (which you can install yourself easilty). Both made substantial improvements. See the Origin Live website for an analysis of the different types of weights.
05-19-08: Dkzzzz
I read numerous accounts about weights being pretty much useless on RB300 or RB600 arms.
I've never heard anyone who has installed a Tecnoweight say they didn't notice a difference. It's a major upgrade on an RB300. I can't recommend it strongly enough. I immediately noticed a deeper and tighter bottom end. It also allows you to set the tracking force on the weight stub rather than using the spring-loaded dial. The spring dial will never be as accurate. You should read this article at Vinyl Engine:

Michell TecnoWeight

I also installed an Incognito in an RB300 a few years ago. It's a relatively easy upgrade with good instructions and everything laid out for you. However, you can buy all the parts separately and make your own "incognito" for less than half the price. Check this out.

If I had to choose between these two upgrades, I'd do the Tecnoweight first. It gives a bigger bang for the buck.

The RB300 is a very good arm that has a lot of hidden potential. If you're willing to spend the time tweaking it, you can get excellent results.

-Mark
Thank you Mark.... I heard that I won´t get such a big improvement installing the Tecnoweight, comparing to the tungsten weight(Rega) which I noticed was already installed in my RB300. That´s true ?

Thank you,
Hernani