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Old 16th Dec 2017, 7:52 pm   #1
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Default Tonearm identification

I have a tonearm that is appears to be a 12 inch SME hybrid that I am extremely pleased with but would like to know more about. I have had to sort out its dimensional parameters by measurement to get it positioned and playing well on my Garrard 401, and it tracks my Denon 103 beautifully.

I was told that it was made by a Rolls Royce engineer in Bristol, but I know nothing else at all, except that it is very well made.

Any help with its parameters and who made it etc would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 17th Dec 2017, 12:38 am   #2
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Default Re: Tonearm identification

I think we have spoken about this maker. I wish I could remember his name, but that looks exactly like one of his tonearms. I met him in Kingswood as I recall. He was a great enthusiast of the old Decca FFSS cartridges (as am I) and also made freestanding, heavyweight motor casings to externally drive platters long, long before they became fashionable. He also made simple but effective unipivot tonearms.
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Old 17th Dec 2017, 8:38 am   #3
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Default Re: Tonearm identification

The counterweights look to be a pair of Rega R200 types. (Or very similar)
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Old 18th Dec 2017, 11:53 pm   #4
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Yes it is the one we discussed. From what you say, I would love to know more about him and this arm. Thanks

Rega weights. OK, thanks
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