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TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?

TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?

I don't mean to start a good, better, best, 'here we go again' tech talk about 9/12, that has been covered, and I have been researching.

I am just wondering: Who tried and ended up preferring a 12" arm?

Aside from all other upgrades you probably did at the same time, which could have improved a 9" arm, what about the 12" arm made you stick with it?

I suppose, 'I tried 12" and went back to 9"' would be good to know also

thanks, Elliott
elliottbnewcombjr
totem395
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elliott

A note, the TT-101 has an input voltage change block accessed 
once the cage is removed. Perhaps the same is true for the TT-81
and a step down may not be needed.


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uberwaltz
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I am fairly sure that neither the tt81 or 71 have the input voltage change block.
A step down is likely required and cheap insurance.
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noromance
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@elliottnewcombjr Anti skating is a bigger deal with short arms. There is a general consensus that 12"+ arms do not require it. 
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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voltage block?

I'll be taking it apart,, that's for sure, see if any mice lurk within, and, below where I will be putting the 9" arm eventually.

I will let everyone know for sure about any internal voltage change block. I probably will order the small 100w 100v wall wart, have it ready, keep or return if not needed, or if it hums/makes something else hum.

........................

anti-skate - long arm

I get the point about long arm/less anti-skating, but whatever arm I use, I will check and get it floating properly, even if it needs just a speck!
totem395
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@elliott
Voltage change block visual   TT-101/QL-10
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https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/jvc-tt-101-table-speed-issue.822192/page-2
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