RS A1 Labs rewire

Hi Tessera, I also have an RS-A1 tonearm and really love it. If no one here comes up with an answer for you, I would try Rob at Applause Audio in Toronto as he is the only one that I know of who has rewired an RS-A1.

Hi Totemman
I know Rob at Applause and he has tried to find a replacement other than the stock factory silk covered wires in the RS A1 with no luck. What I am looking for is an upgrade from this and long enough leads to reach the pre amp. I know someone on this board once mentioned doing this and I just can't locate the thread for details. As you know these wires are extremely fine and lightweight,
I have never come across such delicate tone arm wires before.

Thanks for replying

I would not do it. The tiny wires are there for a reason. They are very thin and flexible so the hearshell spins freely without resistance.

If you really, really want to attempt this, make sure the new wires are light and flexible as the original ones.

Hi

Would something like this be suitable?
http://www.a-msystems.com/physiology/wirerod/silvertef.aspx
They have 41 gauge but I am wondering if it is flexable enough.
The wire on my Schroeder DPS may be suitable as it is very thin and flexable, laquer coated copper.

Paul

I just rewired mine yesterday with Discovery cable. I left the headshell leads as is, but I had broken the existing wire at the pivot, so needed a rewire. I was afraid this might foul the pivot, but have had no issues yet. And it's sounding pretty sweet as it burns in. Maybe not as much air as the original cable, but the midrange to mid-bass sounds more solid. Of course, this is with only 10-20 hours of use.

PartsConnexion has Discovery for around $15/ft. You could just extend it to the preamp input, I imagine. I chose to wire it to the RCA outs on the arm as I have a couple great phono cables.