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Looking for thoughts from Nottingham Analog table owners

Really like the looks and the build quality of the Nottingham tables, and it does not hurt that I am originally from Nottingham, England to start with...lol
But I have read a few reviews that claim they are pretty tricky to set up and some suffer 60hz hum fairly easily?
Would like to hear from actual owners, your arms, carts etc
Would be upgrading from a Funk Firm Vector with Grado Gold which is deathly quiet as far as hum and in its own right is very musical in my rig.
Thank you
uberwaltz
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uberwaltz OP
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So thinking of treating myself to a new cartridge for my Spacedeck/Spacearm combo but here is my question.

What sort of cartridge weight and compliance should I be aiming at to be the best match?

Have not had much luck finding good info on the Spacearm so if anybody has some information and can share that would be much appreciated.
tangramca
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@uberwaltz 

Effective mass of 13.5 g

 https://www.vinylengine.com/tonearm_database.php?make=Nottingham+Analogue&mdl=Spacearm&sort=...=

lewm
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I skimmed this thread to see whether it's been mentioned before.  I don't see it.  But I owned a Notts Hyperspace.  Its performance was improved by a quantum leap when I added a Walker Audio Precision Motor Controller.  Inner detail and bass response were much much improved.  These changes were very easy to hear.  I don't necessarily recommend ONLY the Walker, but I do recommend a motor controller for the Notts.  Huge upgrade.
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Thanks lewm.

Part of the trouble is finding one, I missed one here on the gon by a few minutes about 3 months ago.
Hardly ever see them come up for sale.
Will have to see if they still make and sell them new.

About 3 people have recommended the Walker so it is an avenue I need pursue.
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Seems they do at $1895 on Valid Points, $1649 on rubber feet.

Eeeek
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