Modding a SL1210 project


Hi, I've just started modding a 1210 mk2.

Yesterday installed a Denon DL301 cart, it's so light the tonearm just floats with the counterweight fully forward.

So I balanced 2 x 1 cent coins on the headshell, in total this weights 17.5 grams (cart+head+wires+coins) and then set the counterweight to 2 grams.

Good workaround or bad idea? What's best practice?

Thanks
rupertn
You can have a bad customer service experience with anybody. The question is whether LPGear is so bad that potential customers need a public warning. I've bought from LPGear a few times including the ZuPreme headshell I mentioned and the Audio Technica AT150MLX that still anchors my system nearly 5 years later. Shipping was prompt and both items arrived in pristine condition.

However, for those who want to avoid LPGear, you can get the very similar Sumiko headshell from a variety of vendors such as Needle Doctor and Music Direct. However, a few years ago the Sumiko cost $40-45 and the ZuPreme was $50. These days, however, the Sumiko has shot up to $90 while LPGear has held the ZuPreme's price to $55, and as I said, it's slightly better than the Sumiko.
It is that bad. Shipping was not prompt in my case, and communication was poor on their end. That's all I'll say.

A good place to buy analog accessories is turntableneedles.com
I would have to agree with Dave 72 about LP Gear, for all his reasons and a few more.