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Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

soundproof — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 08:18:29 GMT

So the SP8/9 doesn't fit? Shouldn't be a big problem. I have two 9" tonearms, and will have one of them mounted on a narrower tonearm board, so that I can use that too.

Yes, there are more connectors on the 9" arm.

This is the 12".

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

Doctor — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:01:51 GMT

You will need a new cartridge too - only the SP1/2 fit the ST/P arm. Frede commissioned Axel to make a bespoke one for me with an elliptical stylus.

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

Doctor — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:48:49 GMT

My goodness! You do seem to find things quickly! It took me years to get my 3000 up to spec. You will need a new lid though! The original will not fit. I had a couple made from Frede and myself with a cut out to allow the record player to be used with the lid on.

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

soundproof — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:25:55 GMT

Seems I got fortunate - found an arm. Should be here at the end of next week! The price was steep, but I think it's going to be worth it.

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

Doctor — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:33:19 GMT

The angle at the end would be wrong - and not too sure about the resonances! Nice idea though!

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

Dillen — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:53:16 GMT

Very rare indeed.
I can't help thinking it must be possible, somehow, to splice two shorter arms together.

Martin

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

soundproof — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:55:27 GMT

Yes, I've considered using other arms from the period. Even certain some had their Beogram Thorens mounted with non-B&O arms, so it wouldn't be wrong.

But holding out for an ST/P!

Re: Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

Doctor — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:52:14 GMT

Afraid I pinched that one back!! Now on my 3000! Very rare ! You could use the SME 3012 which I have seen used on Beogram 3000s - you could use MMC20 cartridges then! I do have the headshell for this!

Tonearm ST/P 12" sought

soundproof — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:24:00 GMT

There aren't many of these around. I think one may have gone as a prize here, mounted in a frame.

I'm about to have a Beogram 3000 Thorens restored, and would like to equip it with an ST/P (professional) tonearm. This was a longer arm, and was sold in limited quantity.

Quote me a price if you have one. I'm also searching via other avenues, but thought I'd give it a shot here.