Looking for some turntable/tonearm/cartridge guidance


Hoping someone can help me determine if this combo will work or not. I'm trying to complete my new turntable, Michell Gyro SE. I have a Michell TecnoArm 2 on order, but it's been months and I'm not confident it'll even show up anymore. I found a Moerch DP-6 9" Precision Red Tube, with the proper armboard for table. I have a new Hana ML cartridge ready to mount once I get an arm. 
Based off the vinylengine tool, I think I'd be in the 10-11 Hz area (7.5g mass arm, 9.5g cartridge weight). That seems to be correct, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the Moerch arms. Would that arm be an improvement over the TecnoArm, assuming I ever even got it?

coreyt

@coreyt ​​@lewm has exactly the right idea. I had a close look at your turntable. The Michell arm and the RB3000 are VERY similar. I bet they both have the same spindle to pivot distance which is 222 mm. Making an arm board is child's play if you have the right tools. I assume an arm board came with the turntable? It would help to have one to use as a template. Also you need to check if you can get a blank arm board. Then, all you need to do is drill it. If you need help message me.

 

@coreyt I also have a Gyrodec SE and enjoy it very much. My current tonearm is a  SME M2 9R that i purchased from  www.smetonearms.com. This might be an option for you as you already have a SME armboard. Alfred was a pleasure to work with, if wish, he'll also rewire the tonearm and upgrade bearings.

I've still got my original TecnoArm on the shelf, I should probably do something with that.

I have a Gyro Se with a Moerch DP6 and a Hana Umami Red.

Prior to the Moerch, I was using a modified/upgraded RB300( rewired vta adjuster tear drop counter weight)

The Moerch is a huge upgrade, as it should be, considering cost

Coreyt,

Morch DP-6 is not unipivot. It is an awesome arm. In a wrestling match against SME V, it would likely end up with a broken limb, but if you prefer a set and forget approach, it plays beautiful music. Also, it is spectacularly beautiful and it would look amazing with a Gyro SE.

lectronjh50

I stand corrected The Moerch is not a unipivot. It is still a vey thin flexy arm and modern tonearm thinking supports making the arm tubes as stiff as you can within reason. This is why you see so many conical arm tubes and carbon fiber ones

@coreyt , You buy tonearms to play records not look at. The RB 3000 and Michell Arms may not be as sexy, but they are far better arms. 

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