Opinions: Oracle/SME IV/ Monster Alpha2


I'm considering purchasing an Oracle turntable that is in mint condition, but have a couple of reservations...

The arm is an SME IV. Is this sypatico with the Oracle? I thought the Oracle or Graham arms were the hot ticket with this table.

The cartridge is a Monster Aplha2, which needs to be re-tipped. Is this worth re-tipping or should I just get another cartridge. I've had the "buying fever" lately if re-tipping is a viable option this will help slow down the spending (fiscal hemoraging?).

Thanks in advance.
jim
Now amybe you need a set of SZ/ES30 wheels for your "Il Mostro". Also on the GTWeee6 page, Sandro had access to these and my fav's, restored Ronal A1's, in Switzerland. Speaking of stuff from over the pond, getting ready to restore the Euro bumpers that have been sitting around for a year. Thanks again for the info, Doug.

P.S. What's the rep of Mayberry Lincoln-Mercury (ouch!!!)here in L.A. re: Panteras? The new business hasn't quite taken off yet (at least at the bottom line), but if it does soon I want to be ready ;-) Plus, I have a couple of non-rewarding Alfa's to sell that will help jump start my Pantera or 308GT4 purchase. Best, Jim.
euro bumpers? that's a good weigh to lose wait! ;~) ya, i like the es30 & ronal weels, but i like the 2-piece bbs-style wire-mesh 15x8's on my car now - cuz i could *afford* 'em! ;~) some day i *will* own an es30... :>)

mayberry l/m has an excellent reputation, at least according to some on the pantera digest.

hope we don't get booted for straying off-topic! ;~) doug s.

ps - a nicely prepared gtwe6 will handle a 308, that's why i got a pantera... ;~)

Doug, thanks for the link re: Mayberry. The "ouch" was misplaced -- didn't refer to them. Yeah, we're way off topic. Best, Jim.