A point to note if using third party set up devices and not the specific SME protractors with these arms is that the V12 is LofgrenA/Baerwald IEC and the 312S is effectively Lofgren A/Baerwald DIN.
In other words they have different nulls.
John
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SME 312S versus SME V-12
Peter, Looking around the internet for details on the SME V12 tonearm I came across this image: http://www.takajun.net/video/111204/11.jpg I believed one the advantage of the SME V-12 over SME 312S was a solid continuous run of silver tonearm wire from the cartridge clips to DIN connection at the tonearm base. This image appears to show removable headshell leads, making the electrical connection identical to 312S other than removable headshell aspect. Opinion? |
Hi Albert, Regarding what could be: "...one the advantage of the SME V-12 over SME 312S was a solid continuous run of silver tonearm wire from the cartridge clips to DIN connection at the tonearm base..." I'm thinking that one can do this modification on his 312S on his own or with the help of the an experienced person. I'm wondering if the V-12 really worth it at almost twice the price of the 312S. If someone interested, I know that seller 2juki on eBay have actually an SME V-12 new in box for sale at $4200 USD. I don't have any affiliation with him, I just pass across its eBay store this mornimg. Sébastien |