systemdek IIX and rega rb250

Will the systemdek accomodate a rega rb250 and does anyone know if this is a good working match?

catsmeow05-08-2005 10:33pm

jbaussie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 05-10-2005 at 03:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not optimal. The Systemdek platter center to arm hole center is 210mm and I believe the Rega RB250 needs 223mm to achieve optimal setup; overhang etc. That being said I have a Origin Live Silver (same as Rega specs.) on my Systemdek and have the catridge all the way back in the headshell and it sounds very good but is probably not as good as it should be.
squeegy200 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14 posts 05-10-2005 at 07:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why not fabricate a new armboard with the optimal distance for the RB250? Use the original armboard as a template to locate your two mounting screw holes. Then redrill new centerhole for the new arm.
jbaussie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 05-11-2005 at 12:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I fabricated a new arm board and it worked except the arm board was difficult to level azimuth (without shims). The suspension seemed designed for the center hole to be 210mm or the entire balance relationship of platter to arm board is off. I got better sound going back to the original board and adjusting the cartridge.