3 arms, 3 cartridges, one table, match them up.

Kftool, I apologize for the original short response. I actually remember looking at your DIY TT system posting a while back and am just now remembering what it was. Rauliruegas' post had not shown up when I posted. Given what I remember of your effort (and I remember being mightily impressed - and believe it or not, your system thread with pics was one of the prompters of the idea which led me to actually take the plunge less than 36hrs ago to get an old idler wheel TT to work on (gotta start somewhere)), I would very much like to hear your impression of all the possible combinations at some point. I am frankly somewhat surprised that after the effort to design and implement your TT that you would deliberately choose to not spend the time doing a round robin and instead take consensus word for it, even though your table is a far-from-consensus table and the number of people who can offer you combined experience of these arms and carts to form that consensus is probably quite limited... I unfortunately, am not yet one, but I wish you the best in your quest.

11-15-06 Kftool

Dgad, Hi Darren,

The Jade came today and I can't wait to get it up and running, thanks for your help.

My original thought was to get the Dynavector XV- 1s and the mono counterpart, use them both in the DV 507 arm with plug in head shells, which I purchased. The Dynavector rep said the both used the same loading and had the same output. That would enable me to make a fast switch without having to fiddle around changing the settings on the head amp. I'm using Krell KPE Reference units.

After deciding to get the Jade , that concept fell by the wayside. But who knows, things change.

Thanks again, Ken

11-15-06, Kftool,

Tbone, There seems to be a rebirth ,not only of vinyl, but also idler driven tables as I'm sure you know. I still have a Thorens TD 124 with an SME 3009 arm, haven't used it for 20 years. Last month I picked up a Rek O Kut B 12 H table with a Grace 704 arm, I didn't need it but the devil made me buy it. I used to have a B 16 H table in the late 50's and gave it away 10 years ago, I could kick myself for doing that.You may know this , but there is a company that can make a replacement idler wheel if you need to replace yours. They get business from the analog tape machine sector. I don't remember the name offhand but can look it up if you need it, let me know, and good luck.

Ken

Thanks Kftool. One reason I got the idler (also a B12H) was their re-birth and the resulting proliferation of good-natured communities who would give free advice in a pinch! One place which redoes idler wheels is Turntable Basics (without knowledge of their existence, I would have gone Thorens just to get better access to parts). I'm going to have a crack at this one before trying to get more complicated (like yours). And if the devil ever makes you decide to let go of your B12H/Grace704, feel free to drop me a line. I am pretty sure that if I manage to do a decent job on this one, I'm gonna want to do another to see if I can't do it even better...

11-15-06 Kftool

Hey T_bone. What a coincidence, B 12 H tables. Here's a thought; I don't need another table, but this one brings back memories of the 50's when Rek O Kut, Thorens, and for the big spenders, Fairchild were the best . I will probably build a mold to cast a lead filled polymer base for the B 12 H, my business is slow so this is the time for "goverment Jobs." It will be designed along the lines of the table for three. If you have an interest in a cast base, I'll be happy to provide one for the cost of the lead alone, $1.00 per lb. My company builds tooling for the cast polymer industry; marble bathtubs, vanity tops, kitchen counter tops, etc. With the real thing , granite and marble coming in from China for less than the synthetics "Made In America," I have some time on my hands.

Please keep me posted on your progress.

regards, Ken