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systemdek, sumiko arm, ??? cartridge

hi,
I have a systemdek IIx table with some arm with "Profile" in white letters on it. The arm is straight and I think it is a Sumiko; any information appreciated on if I am correct (or if not) and how to set it up.

Also, there is a cartridge with "bx150e" printed in white letters. The housing is shiny black plastic but I cannot find any MFR name. It does not appear that the stylus can be removed but I am not 100% certain.

Any input is appreciated.
c123666
twl
3,251 posts
 
The Profile arm is the one that came fitted to the TT. It was a package system. The arm is from Japan, and may be a Sumiko. I don't know what the cartridge is.

The first thing you should do is either inspect the cartridge or replace it. A Goldring cartridge would be a good match at a reasonable price.

Get a cartridge alignment tool at Turntablebasics.com and make sure that you align the cart properly.

Balance the tonearm with the cartridge installed, and then apply the tracking force and anti-skate as suggested by the cartridge mfr.

I am assuming that the TT works alright, and the belt and motor are keeping speed.
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c123666 OP
871 posts
 
Can this Sumiko arm be removed and a rb300 installed with no modification? It looks like the same size mounting cylinder. The cartridge on it is a moving coil, high output; model number bk150e (shiny black plastic). We took a look at it under a magnifying glass and it is only about 25% worn.

thanks,
Carl
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