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Jelco tonearm for Colibri Gold LW cartridge

Dear,
I am considering the Jelco SA-750D ARM

http://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/e_tone_arm.htm

for Colibri Gold LW cartridge. The effective mass of this tonearm is 20 grams. Do you think this tonearm would work well considering the fact the cartridge is only 5 grams?

Thank you

Anatoliy
avs9
hatro
4 posts
 
I use a Colibri XGP with a Clearaudio Universal tonearm.
The Colibri was set up by vdH for the Universal tonearm
The eff. mass of the Universal tone arm is above 20 g.
To my ears the combination sounds very nice.
If one likes the Colibri another cartridge isn´t an option

regards,

Helmut
avs9 OP
72 posts
 
Folks,
Just came across Sumiko MDC 800 for $1000, made in 1987 in the US.
Comes with H counterweight.
Can not find this information so far - what difference L and H weights make for the effective mass of the arm?
As I mentioned I need the arm for Colibri LW and from what I found so far on audiogon some people say it should match nicely, leave along the fact that it is a nice arm
If somebody would care to extend there opinion would be very greatful. Another option I am copnsidering at the moment is the Oracle SME 345 (I have Oracle Paris old one TT)
Thank you
Anatoliy
avs9 OP
72 posts
 
OK - I found the info about the counterweights at http://www.vinylengine.com/library/sumiko/mdc-800-arm.shtml
Looks like I will need to get myself either L or M weights to match the Colibri LW. Or well...
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