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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 14:52:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 15:01:19 GMT
Probably the going rate for a half decent tonearm these days Andre'. I always get Logic and Helius mixed up and I should know better, I've got the original Helius arm. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 15:35:18 GMT
I've got the original Helius arm. The Aureus with the Gold colour arm tube? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:01:04 GMT
I've got the original Helius arm. The Aureus with the Gold colour arm tube? No. This one, the first model I believe. It didn't have a name as such.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:03:32 GMT
O yes the Standard. That had a retractable & tiltable headshell.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:10:23 GMT
Looking at it, Does not have a retractable headshell, Cant see a bolt which makes that a 'Aurum'
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:35:18 GMT
Looking at it, Does not have a retractable headshell, Cant see a bolt which makes that a 'Aurum' Aurum usually has it written on baseplate. This doesn't. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:40:05 GMT
Has to be an 'Aurum', I noticed slots in the base plate. The standard were just drilled, reason for that is the Tube was adjustable + that arm tube is a lot more chunky looking for a standard..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:55:18 GMT
Has to be an 'Aurum', I noticed slots in the base plate. The standard were just drilled, reason for that is the Tube was adjustable + that arm tube is a lot more chunky looking for a standard.. Ah well, you know more about them than me Andre'. I've not really looked into it as I've had no use for the arm yet. It just looked interesting, so I bought it. I can see it going nicely with one of my Connoisseur BD1's. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 16:55:20 GMT
Can you see the difference. The Bolted head shell & drilled Mounting plate is the standard. The Fixed head shell & Slotted Base is 'Aurum' |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 17:00:46 GMT
Hmm. That was a library photo I posted earlier. Just dug mine out, it has slotted base with Helius written on and slotted fixed headshell.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 17:07:51 GMT
Sounds like Some inter changable Base plate weirdness going on.. Totally illogical having a slotted head shell & slotted base plate..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 17:11:15 GMT
Sounds like Some inter changable Base plate weirdness going on.. Totally illogical having a slotted head shell & slotted base plate.. I don't know, but it's in really nice nick. I should use it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 17:21:43 GMT
I know Martin on TAS hates em. I thought they were ok. Got the one i had fitted to a second hand 'PT-1'
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2019 17:56:40 GMT
Martin just hates the reliability. They are good sounding arms if you get a working one.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:04:34 GMT
Martin just hates the reliability. They are good sounding arms if you get a working one. I should try it out. It's just one in my collection. I'm addicted to Mission 774's really, I still have three. Great sounding things. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:07:45 GMT
'774' were great arm. I got shut of mine over the finish & the rough casting.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:12:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:14:49 GMT
Sold one a couple of years ago, got about £100 as I recall. Didn't rate it that much. Sound was a bit dull. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:24:17 GMT
That only cos theres no Tone controls  .. I used one with a Parametric EQ.. Totally different amp |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:24:35 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 18:57:25 GMT
What ever floats ya boat |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2019 20:51:32 GMT
For the money they are hard to beat. I still use my SSC. and will d until such time as I see another silly cheap Black Rhodium set. Recommending something you like ain’t shilling in any sense of the word. You’re very welcome to mention the deal. Hopefully someone will see it and get a cheaper cable out of it. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2019 20:52:22 GMT
Martin just hates the reliability. They are good sounding arms if you get a working one. I should try it out. It's just one in my collection. I'm addicted to Mission 774's really, I still have three. Great sounding things. I still haven’t even seen one in the flesh, let alone heard one. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 21:06:47 GMT
I should try it out. It's just one in my collection. I'm addicted to Mission 774's really, I still have three. Great sounding things. I still haven’t even seen one in the flesh, let alone heard one. Which, the Helius or Mission? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2019 22:08:19 GMT
The Mission 774. I’ve had a few 774 LC arms but they are just a rebadged Jelco
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 22:40:40 GMT
There is an 'SM' too which is more a battleship arm.. & ofc the 'Mechanic'
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 29, 2019 22:48:51 GMT
ThneNechankc was a beauty
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2019 23:13:12 GMT
My fav Battleship arm was the Fidelity Research FR64x'
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.. I used one with a Parametric EQ.. Totally different amp