Linear Tracker ...I was wondering

Chakster
That Technics MC pmount cart would likely cost more than my SL-10 did , IF one could find one that is!

Derenville makes an 'active' linear tracker, an fyi for those posting on that topic. It is not inexpensive...

*L*  I have one of those old Rabco ST-4's that I got for nil decades ago.
Complete with the 'split' dust cover(s)....;)...and it was New. In the box.
I keep it as a reminder of how 'ingenious' lengths one could go to with the concept, as it did work....not very well, but it did....*L*

Also have a SL-8 that needs some TLC and some 'SortaOTA' revamping, but it's light-seconds 'better' than the ST-4....easily..

Have a 9/10 Garrard Z-100 that I found in a Goodwill for 20$. *G*

A Teac P-J51 unit that's something the spouse can deal with...she's not good with 'cueing', but knows to destat before play. ;)...
Not 'elegant', but serviceable for the day to day....another 9/10...

Will eventually get around to setting up a more 'phile table/tangent arm/cart, but no rush....*S*

Chakster
That Technics MC pmount cart would likely cost more than my SL-10 did , IF one could find one that is!

205 mk4 MM cost even more than 301 MC

miyostyn,

I was able to get a better overall design in the Pete Riggle Woody arm which is so well thought out it has 3 OTF adjustments, uses NO tools to mount, has wonderful pictures and directions for use and optimization of the various parameters, looks good, and sounds extremely fine.  Does it sound better than the Trans-Fi?  MAYBE.  I had a notion of going to 2 arms on my massive Lenco rebuild with a beautiful 10-layered 100 lb. plinth that has a 24" X 20" top and is 7" H.  The Woody is easier to use.  The Trans-Fi sounds very fine also and utilizes an aquarium motor that is pretty quiet compared to the Maplenoll's LOUD motor I had to house in a separate closet 50 ft. away from my dedicated room in the basement.
There is a lot to admire in the design of the TF arm.  It has a very industrial look, which is cool and looks like the actual cutting lathe records are made on.  I liked that part.  I just liked the Woody better overall when I decided having 2 arms, 2 cartridges, etc. is just too much.

Bob