Teres update

Tom,

Just wondering about arms again. I alredy have the modded Rega, but I was looking at an Ikeda it407 12", and it just LOOKS COOL. I guess I better get the damn thing finished before I worry about it.

Joe

Hi Joe, it407 is a nice arm. I would prefer non-removable headshell, since typical removeable headshells like that one generally make colorations at 1kHz or thereabouts. It is like a FR66 which was very good in it's time. I think some new arms may be better now for the price. I'd look real hard at an OL Illustrious for that kind of money($2k). It is an awesome match for a Shelter cartridge.

Tri-Planers and Schroeders are also popular on Teres tables. OL or Expressimo modded Rega 250 arms are by far the most common arms seen on Teres tables, due to cost and good sound for low bucks. I use the OL Silver with the HiFi mod, and that is quite popular on the Teres. I have sold about 25 HiFi mods so far for OL Silver arms, and everyone is very happy with them. Not a single complaint from anyone. It makes the Silver about on par with the Encounter.

Lead shot came today. Also ordered K&K step-up. Hope to get some work done on it tomorrow. Been kinda busy catching up at the shop today!

Oops, spoke too soon. Forgot abouy CES. Gues I can wait till Kevin gets back.

I guess I spoke too soon again. I caught Kevin yesterday before he left, ordered the mc stepup, and got it today. Is that customer service or what!!!! I'm going to build it in about 10 minutes. Also got the two base halves glued up today, and prepped it for the lead shot. I'll try to get some pictures up tomorrow of my progress.

Also had a new interesting idea for a Corian (STaron actually, 'cause that's what I use. But, nobody knows the name & Corian is kind of the universal name for solid surface material) base that I may start on in two weeks. Gotta get this one done first.