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Seeking high quality lightweight head shells

In order to achieve the best performance from a cartridge, TT, arm and head shell all play an important role. I recently purchased the Sound Smith Ebony Voice MI cartridge. I'm planning to mount it on an SME 3012R tone arm. I understand given the cartridge parameters and its nominal 1 gram tracking, I need a good lightweight head shell. Can anyone direct me to a site or otherwise good source for a premium head shell? BTW, the cart is a medium compliance type. Your guidance is much appreciated.
frontier1
mt10425
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I also use an Orsonic headshell, although it says Audioquest on it. It's likely the AV-1.
oilmanmojo
468 posts
 
yamamoto has a wood headshell might fit your needs.
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viridian
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Here you go. I have no relationship with the seller and cannot speak for the transaction:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgcart&1270966704&/Orsonic-AV1B-Headshell

Good luck.
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viridian
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You're welcome
hesson11
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I recently did some research into this, and here's what I found (weight in grams):

Jelco 12
Technics 7.5 (7.65 actual on my scale)
Zupreme 12 (w/wires)
Yamamato HS1A 10.4
Yamamato HS3 8.2
Clearaudio Stability 12
Sumiko HS-12 11.2 w/o lift, 12.6 w/lift actual on my scale)
LPGear 7.5 / 8

The ad to the Orsonic listed above says its weight is 11 grams.
-Bob
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