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12" Tonearm What Have You Heard & Recommend?

OK, SME just came out with their 312S 12" beauty. It is a three series.... at $2200. Anybody had an opportunity to hear this yet? What about anything else you have experienced in the past classic or "Legend" status? I am looking for candidates for my Garrard 301 project with a custom plinth with a high fun per dollar ratio. Possibly with a London Decca super gold....What cha' got there tonemaster?
jomoinc
sirspeedy70680e509
1,064 posts
 
Great points,from Raul!!He seems to get better,with age Best!
cmk
397 posts
 
You can consider the Schue Classic 12". I've heard them with Denon 103r and AT33PTG and both sounded excellent.
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rauliruegas
12,893 posts
 
Dear Genesis168: The Ikeda tonearm is an evolution over the FR-66, you have to try it.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
fatdaddy
5 posts
 
Actually the 312 has been available for some time, just not imported to the U.S. (but has been available as a special order item, according to the distributor). I ended up getting a Scheu Tacco for my Garrard 401; not a 12", but (IMO) a better choice for my project.
pauly
1,012 posts
 
I’ll second the Scheu Classic II. It sounds excellent and is a very inexpensive arm.
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