Arche Headshell and Technics 1200G


I am not sure if any other 1200G users have tried this headshell on their 1200G arm but I can say that so far after a couple hours of listening that it seems to be working very well.  Has anyone else tried this combination?
tzh21y
I am also using the arche headshell on the 1200G, with the very low compliance London Reference cart.
Aside from the convenience of easy overhang, SRA and azimuth adjustment, the weight (17.5g) and damping ability of the arche (and tighter fit into the collet) has helped to eliminate the mechanical quirks of the London cart. I also wrapped the arm pipe with 3M foil damping tape, and installed the KAB fluid damping system. The result is exemplary tracking, greatly reduced surface noise and spectacular sound quality.


Dear @tzh21y : As @lewm said: " why would it not work?, almost any headshell can does.

Now, the up-grades/improvements in audio is more a knowledge level on an specific regards than about money or high priced audio after market items.

I know that you already read this post:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/picking-up-a-new-technics-sl1200g-tt-tomorrow/post?postid=159...

and what I posted is good  for you too.

The best metal headshell for your tonearm are the magnesium ones that against what you already bougth are truly inexpensive.

In reality there is nothing new " below the sun ". The VTA/SRA characteristic in the headshell you own came from the very old times/vintage TT/tonearm manufacturer Dual that was ho invented the headshell with VTA mechanism.

Even my vintage MI cartridge AKG P-100LE comes with the VTA/SRA mechanism integrated in the cartridge body ! ! ! 

Btw, do it a favor and put in contact with nationalbar whom posted here about that 3M wrapp, that wrapp is a must to have.


R.