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Old 15th Sep 2015, 10:04 am   #23
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Default Re: Restore a Beau Decca

Just my tuppence worth:

Anything with a typical ceramic cartridge is going to A) Wear your records faster, and B) Not provide the best listening experience

If you're considering something like the Rogers, a robust magnetic cartridge like the Stanton 500 series, or the Shure M44 pickup would sound far better, and be kinder on the records too. These can often get on well with old auto changers, Im running a Stanton 500 on an RC 121 with no issues.

If you plan to stack records, remember also that tracking force varies up the record stack when using older spring loaded arms. It wasn't until later changers like the AT60, SL65 etc that you had counterweights involved. One of these would be lovely in terms of functionality but do look newer.

Ultimately whatever you do will be a compromise somewhere, you wont get modern high fidelity sound while maintaining vintage looks.
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