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Post by gninnam on Aug 9, 2021 18:46:59 GMT
Hi all
Need to redo the tonearm cable in my wooden 12 inch arm.
Looking for good quality cable (at least 1.5 metres) and tags plus something to wrap it in once it leaves the end of the base.
Also will need some good RCA sockets.
Can anyone help?
Cheers
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Post by antonio on Aug 10, 2021 4:27:33 GMT
Oli's yer man for phono sockets, not sure about arm cable though  |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 12, 2021 7:51:38 GMT
Nothing??
OK - any recommendations for sites to look at then?
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 12, 2021 8:09:07 GMT
Nothing?? OK - any recommendations for sites to look at then? Oh, missed this. Hang on |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 12, 2021 19:51:55 GMT
When I look at the usual sites, all I can find are kits up to 400mm. I'm looking for something that has the cable at around 1.5mm so I can wire from the head of the tonearm to the base of the tube the cables pop out then sheath the rest and at the other end fit phono cables so I can plug directly in to the phono amp. So, either recommendations on where to get everything or if you know someone that can make one for me  |
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Post by myles on Aug 12, 2021 21:29:33 GMT
When I look at the usual sites, all I can find are kits up to 400mm. I'm looking for something that has the cable at around 1.5mm so I can wire from the head of the tonearm to the base of the tube the cables pop out then sheath the rest and at the other end fit phono cables so I can plug directly in to the phono amp. So, either recommendations on where to get everything or if you know someone that can make one for me Yannis Tome. Back off leave in September. |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 12, 2021 21:49:29 GMT
When I look at the usual sites, all I can find are kits up to 400mm. I'm looking for something that has the cable at around 1.5mm so I can wire from the head of the tonearm to the base of the tube the cables pop out then sheath the rest and at the other end fit phono cables so I can plug directly in to the phono amp. So, either recommendations on where to get everything or if you know someone that can make one for me Yannis Tome. Back off leave in September. Thanks |
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Post by antonio on Aug 13, 2021 1:07:02 GMT
I didn't realise it would be that difficult to get what you wanted, surely the way you are doing it is the best, guess it's because the wires are so delicate. Are you sorted regarding RCA plugs, if that's the way you are going?
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Post by gninnam on Aug 13, 2021 9:23:38 GMT
I suppose most arms terminate with a connector at the base, while the arm I want to rewire does not and I want to have the cable with no joins etc.
Sorted with nothing yet - will start looking to see what I can get - in the mean time I think I will need to dig out an old arm (RB300) and make an arm board for that so at least I can use the new motor unit!
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 9:48:41 GMT
I suppose most arms terminate with a connector at the base, while the arm I want to rewire does not and I want to have the cable with no joins etc. Sorted with nothing yet - will start looking to see what I can get - in the mean time I think I will need to dig out an old arm (RB300) and make an arm board for that so at least I can use the new motor unit! KAB superflex.......wire of choice here. |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 13, 2021 10:39:06 GMT
Thanks Oli - been on the website this morning and waiting on the shipping costs but sounds good (no pun intended!!).
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 13:03:49 GMT
Thanks Oli - been on the website this morning and waiting on the shipping costs but sounds good (no pun intended!!). Been using it for years. It's limp like wet spaghetti so absolutely perfect for tonearms. |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 13, 2021 18:17:30 GMT
Thanks - ordered the cable and RCA connectors so just need the tags and something to wrap them in |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 13, 2021 18:20:32 GMT
Thanks - ordered the cable and RCA connectors so just need the tags and something to wrap them in Don't forget to try and add a braided shield around the tails ✅ |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 13, 2021 18:25:00 GMT
Thanks - ordered the cable and RCA connectors so just need the tags and something to wrap them in Don't forget to try and add a braided shield around the tails ✅ Yep - on the list of things to get - going to cost more than the arm cost..... |
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