tkr, I cannot elaborate, because it seems to me that one or more of the SAEC tonearms is built for their own unique geometry. Some alignment mavens don't like them at all for that reason. Otherwise, your tonearm may be built for Stevenson alignment, which has its own group of detractors. Me, I go for whatever works. I personally prefer to use the alignment for which the tonearm was designed, so as to avoid having to twist the cartridge in the headshell. Otherwise, with twisting, you can achieve most any of the common alignment algorithms, I think. You might find an informative thread here or on Vinyl Asylum or Vinyl Engine.
SAEC WE 506/30 incoming. Anybody here with any experience with this arm?
I simply couldn`t let this arm pass me by, it is simply gorgeous. Has anybody here tried it out?
I have read a bit about its weird geometry, but I have tried out a SAEC WE 308 L 10.5" and it sounded quite good as long as the overhang was right.
So...Can anybody here direct me to any reviews og contribute with any personal experiences?
I have read a bit about its weird geometry, but I have tried out a SAEC WE 308 L 10.5" and it sounded quite good as long as the overhang was right.
So...Can anybody here direct me to any reviews og contribute with any personal experiences?
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tkr, You got me interested in this topic. I don't know why; I am pretty much sated when it comes to tonearms, and the SAEC tonearms would not be on my menu, even if I were in the market. Anyway, if you search on "SAEC 506/30" here on the Analog Forum, you will find quite a bit of discussion going back more than 10 years, mostly of other SAEC tonearms, but there is a little info and comment on the 506/30. Here is one lead that may tell you something about alignment. Many comments noted that the OEM ceramic headshell is a negative and should be replaced. One person mentioned using a CF headshell instead, but any headshell not make of ceramic should be an upgrade. Good luck. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/emt-927-vs-micro-seiki-5000-or-8000-different/post?highlight=SAEC%2B506%2F30%2Btonearm&postid=392781#392781http:// |
@lewm Thank you very much, very interesting! I have no intention of trying to calculate an other alignment for the 506 as Dertonarm has, but it`s good to know. Vinyl Engine, however, does have a calculator showing offset angle and overhang for the different geometries, including SAEC`s own, on the 506. A good starting point, I believe.. I have several headshells lying around, so the ceramic headshell is/was not an option. I guess that the best way is simply to try the arm out. Thanks again for your help. |
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