Audiomods vs sme Samples were record Unless you throw a lot of money for brand new arms your options are limited, 2juki on ebay still lists from time to time some new SME and Jelco. 0 Jelco 750l Audio Origami 12”Pu7 SME V . I’m impatiently Home. ) Can you fill me in on the sort of improvements you heard? I have a Grado 8MR cartridge which has relatively lo Z and I am wondering if the risk A cool character playground test of many different characters from the Friday Night Funkin universe. It's just my opinion, but the Audiomods arm reed 2 vs sme m2 vs sme 309 vs audiomods v. 07-28-2009 at 11:42pm . 2 August 2019 Visit SME at the UK HiFi Show 2024 & Win a Model 6 Turntable Learn More. The Spilter's Magical Expansion Mod Is something that you dont want to Buying a SME V that retails for $5000 for $2000 and its only been mounted for a month is an easy decision. So I would clearly prefer a Audiomods or Origin Live tonearm. audiomods. 7mm cantilever – it's low enough to bottom out on very warped records and it's possible to get a build up SME-FRF & SME-FRS . Jeff is an enormously practical "un-tweaky" audiophile. SME3012R. If you can mod it, we'll host it. 2 or SME V tonearm? (15. However, rather than look at an Origin remanufactured Rega 250, take a look at Audiomods version, which keeps the best part of the rega, the actual arm, and replaces everything else at what I believe is a very competitive price. As you can see there are quite a few versions and I did not even include the 3009 series III (very low mass). As stated the choice of a tonearm I have had both the Oracle SME 345 and an Audiomods Series 5 arm on my Oracle MK3 and in my opinion the Audiomods is a better performer and less than a 3rd of the price of the SME. I installed an Ortofon A90 on it, and that combination was also extremely nice on the Cosmos. I don't Use The Successor to this instead! Skyrim Modding Essentials - A Lean Utility Wabbajack List to Jumpstart Your Setup. I don't think that he thinks the SME 20/3 sounds better than the SME 30. I could not really find anything to gripe about, and would have been happy with it, but I did have the SME V and Transfiguration available. Both the Audiomods Series 6 (10. What is SME(FT) ? SME(FT) - Skyrim Modding Essentials (Fixes & Tools) is a project I have been working on for about a year now mainly inside ecosystem of Wabbajack, since it is where the idea and tools to actually do it originated from. I have a 103r that I was in love with on my Thorens 124 with a Jelco 750 tonearm (if that is considering high end). They are all excellent arms. Fortunately, Audiomods is here to meet this need. 00: ON : The TA I use now that has Superseded in my case a SME IV and a Audiomods Series Five Micrometer, is not limited to myself only as one who prefers it. The brass washer distributes the force and the vinyl washer may act a bit like a lock washer since it is under compression. Prices and ordering p2 Update service p3 Technical data p3. "tweaked" SME 3009 for MC Cartridges? 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Long story short, i am seriously considering replacing the Sota with a new SME 20/2. Fortunately the value of my arm is getting to the point where I can do this in my typical manner, little or no cost. JDUBS. I have heard that the 20/3 is SME's most popular selling table. Neither the dealer nor I could discern any difference What is the difference between a plodding performance and a transcendent one? It’s not in whether the right notes are hit or the basic sequences followed. With no hint of Stereophile did a review a while back. I use it with an early 90's SME V-tonearm cable (vdH), and over the years (since 1989) have had it fitted with different varieties of AT MC-cartridges of the OC9 and 33 pedigrees. That means I for one wouldn’t hesitate to No the arm is not a SME V nor a Graham, but its pretty amazing for what it costs. Top. 137. SME is a Wabbajack list and the successor to the popular SMEFT by Luca. Basically I've got a new arm for a fraction of the price of a new one. And I've seen a fair number of SME's as well. An SME tonearm with a fixed SME headshell is a cartridge choice limiting factor. Both have issues and need some work but I’m wanting to know the real pros and cons of each. 1: Re: Your choice Graham 2. I have an SME 3009 MKII arm which I have recently replaced the bushings on, and the stock SME wiring harness and plug. You might also try the Audiomods arm which completely rebuilds the Rega rather than the usual tube or counterweight modding. Audiomods Series 6 is a fine arm, and while new and not fitting this scenario, its a fine arm that you might not upgrade from for a number of years. What are the opinions here, is the V worth over the 309? My other upgrades will consist of Mike New bearing & platter alongside PH SR5 Advanced Search; Forum; Hi-Fi Studio & Trade I currently own a Sota Nova series 5 with cosmos armboard (circa 1999) with an SME V tonearm recently serviced along with internal wiring upgrade at SME in England. Plus Arms from other brands such as Sumiko, Hadcock, Grace, Mayware and more. The brinkmann arm is also a great deal better than the sme V (both of which I have owned). Lyra Delos on an Audiomods Series 6 or SME 309 - good match either way? Posted by ppopp (A) on May 17, 2024 at 17:14:15 . 2 and an SME IV. Maybe new is a good way to do but the audiomods can show up used now and then since we all want to buy cheap. 7 lists the main qualitative differences between management and marketing styles in SMEs and LSEs 1. In comes the fully overhauled January 19, 2025, 08:26:58 PM: Welcome, Guest The Audiomods Series Six is the first totally in-house all-Audiomods tonearm. Sure the Audiomods is not the peer of a $5K arm, never said it was, but it only costs about 1/5 the price. by jecman Hey guys, I was searching the net about differences between this two arms and there is only small amount of data available. Go head-to-head with something like a Triplanar or SME V and I could see some people actually preferring the Audiomods in certain situations. 5T to V on my TNT. Following are the average effective mass ratings for the SME 3009 series. The guy from whom I bought the table had an Audiomods arm; again, a Rega. Mike had to decide and his choices to Replace! a 3009 S/2 Imp was an audiomods, other contenders were the Jelco and new SME but that last choice has been removed from the market. Tonearms accommodated include Rega RB250 and RB300 RB251 and RB301 etc plus Rega variants such as Michell Tecnoarm, Origin Live and Audiomods . I own a MKIV version, the latest, and it is every bit as good as the SME 309 and probably better. Final thoughts: the difference between SMEs and SMBs. I have to agree with Barry the Sme 20/2 should be considered strongly. Aside from the fact that the 3012 looks awkward as Hell on a TD-124 with the arm board hanging off the edge, I’m curious to hear from In order to try and make things not overly specific to a heavy-plattered idler, most of the mats and stabilisers (if not too heavy) were also tested on the turntable in my second system, a more or less standard Thorens TD160b with SME 3009 SII improved. I have to say that the service has been impeccable and the result sonically regarding the tonearm is really quite astounding. Does anyone have experience comparing Audiomods arms to SME, particularly the Series IV, especially in the context of an Oracle Delphi? The Audiomods is great but I know Unfortunately I only own earlier versions of SME arms (2x 3009 S2, 2x 3009 S2 Improved, 1x 3009R), plus an Audiomods Series V, which is currently mounted on a Garrard One turntable was equipped with an SME IV and the other with a Michell TechnoArm (highly modified Rega 250). SME 3009 Series II Improved (fixed headshell) 6. Digital has it for me at the sub £1K level for digital vs all the money you can spend analogue, but these Kuzmas certainly ain't rubbish if you like spinning the vinyl. 00: Sep 20, 2024: 5 : FOR SALE: Audiomods series 6 tonearm: GBP £750. Yes the unipivot is a pain to setup but well worth the effort, i use silicon fluid in the damping well, SME fluid is ideal. 181) I currently own and use a Graham 2. The Audiomods feels much more alive than the SME did. Businesses and enterprises are very similar in definition. One thing of note is that the cartridge rides very close to the record – closer even than the Dynavector DV17 with its 1. 2 August 2019 I have SME IV, 309 and 345 as well as an Audiomods IV. by jecman Buying a SME V that retails for $5000 for $2000 and its only been mounted for a month is an easy decision. Hi all. @renton76 although I've tried numerous tonearms on a NA Hyperspace and found my own preferences and currently use a NA Dais with two tonearms I've never heard an Audiomods tonearm and the Moerch I heard was the UP4 (with a Jan Allerts MC) , it was excellent though I was not familiar with the cartridge. Linn, SME 3009 M2 Series V etc. Whaleblue Southbound. I replaced the SME headshell with the Ortofon LH6000 and the difference was astonishing. No, the differences are far more subtle. Dark Future was Mod of the Month in November for the Cyberpunk 2077 community and has seen no signs of slowing down. I have very fond memories of the Audiomods arm with a DL-103R from René (Classicus). And I can surely say, the best cartridge-arm-combination, I have ever heard, was the OL Conqueror with a Lyra The easiest off-the-shelf solution would likely be the Audiomods Series 6 tonearm and Rega adaptor plate for the Technics, though as you said above, that is gonna run around 2K NZD (1035 GBP for tonearm + ??? GBP for adaptor plate), and apparently the anti-skate mechanism used on the new Series 6 arm won't fit, so as seen below, they had to - Audiomods Classic II tonearm - ISOsub GT 2 S UPGRADE SUB PLATTER Upgrade - SRM/TECH Acrylic Platter Upgrade Hope that does not muddy the waters for you :-) Regards - Steve. 1 on p. Vi has the same abec bearings as a SME V and different internal wiring Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account. M. While it doesn’t reach quite to the scale, authority, imperturbability and unwavering image solidity of the SME V, it way has more brio, joy, energy and musical nonce than the SME IV. 20) Posted by John on 2002-12-06, 21:08:08 (208. Timestep EVO GR turntable: an enhanced Technics SL-1210 GR - The Audiophile Man I ve seen some people upgrade to jelco arms and have said theres an improvement. Member. Reactions: mad shadows. co. I have found I can I use it with an early 90's SME V-tonearm cable (vdH), and over the years (since 1989) have had it fitted with different varieties of AT MC-cartridges of the OC9 and 33 pedigrees. volvic. A good series v can also sound ok I find the Sme V very sample dependent maybe because it has so many parts on the arm and more to adjust when building the tonearm. V. I ran the new Audiomods arm on it while I was waiting for my third table, the one I use to spin vinyl casually. The sme was only an upgrade visually, I find the kuzma a brighter more dynamic sounding combo. Blue Shadow senior member Posts: 611 Joined: 08 Sep 2006 03:06. Hi. Will one of the SME owners here kindly put your weight on a scale, and help me out? A stylus downforce scale (VTF) might work for this task. I was planning to fit a SME M2-9R on my deck, but SME leaving the arm business has ended that plan, I have a couple of old 3009s and will probably get one of those serviced and rewired instead, both of the arms you mention are good choices, the 309 is an excellent arm and the Audiomods looks like a very good arm for the money, I'd really like Found 200 records in Search of Vinyl Asylum. Still, while self-identification can be tricky, knowing where you stand as a business or enterprise can help you accurately identify your specific goals and prosper towards them efficiently and effectively. And it was (kind of) , starting with the usual tweaks ( new silver litz tonearm wire from zavfino , furutech next gen silver rca ) that did wonders on the mk2 . I was fortunate and bought a Dynavector DV505 II for about $1100, perhaps you run into that kind of deal. Would be interested to hear the difference. Jeff Spall is Audiomods; it's his business based on his tremendous interest in vinyl replay and tube amplifiers. SME Audiomods TechnoArm Jelco In that order, the TechnoArm sounds excellent with the Gyro so any of the first three would be a good choice, assuming the Gyro has the DC motor, and if it doesn't it's probably 15 years+ old, then the HR power supply is an essential upgrade, personally I'd rather have the Gyro with the HR and a lesser arm than without and Audiomods? Funkfirm? Others? - Page 2- Vinyl Engine Board index Newer arms the SME is popular, they have always been popular, and the Audiomods gets lots of discussion as do some of the better Jelco arms. 5") and Jeff Spall, 5 Tormore Mews, Rectory Road, Deal, Kent CT14 9SX Tel: +44 (0)1304 379698 jeff@audiomods. I like the Graham better. We've donated $2,224,356 to our mod authors through Donation Points. SME: qualitative differences Table 1. Thanks! Timestep (company here in uk) upgrade 1210s and they normally upgrade the arms to michell tecnoarm and their own sme versions. Copy Comment URL; Report Comment; I think dmccombs comment here puts 9 LSE vs. 5g SME 3009 Series II (detachable headshell) 12. Sep 9, 2021 #19 Linn LV of some description Naim Aro SME IV SME V Funk Firm FX3 Would like to try a Dynavector DV-507 or Audiomods. Cobble together whatever you need to keep spinning as you walk into the future, maybe one step at a time as it can be done with the TT, Arm and Cartridge as different steps. Credits: SME is an iconic brand founded in 1946 by audio legend Alastair Robertson-Aikman in West Sussex, England. by desertdog. I’ve been lucky enough to sit down with the creator of this mod, DarkFortuneTeller, to chat about their Triplanar can't compete vs MAX 237 and I know that you have not the Proteus but an old one but as with the V are audiophiles that like the Tri. When I got my Thorens 126 MkI / SME 3009 some twenty years ago (those were times without the Internet) I was told by some "guru" that SME headshell was not that good and that I should do the following tweak: We’ve long admired SME’s turntable-and-tonearm combos, but often wondered if/when we’d be able to get any of the Sussex, England-based manufacturer’s fine M2 Series tonearms separately here in North America. The SME has better QC backup etc and the manufacturer will likely be around forever to service the thing if needed - known synergy with Mitchell decks and far better than the Rega. www. do you know the audiomods v ? Logged ho66es. I believe Fremer compared the 310 arm on a SME 10 table. Resources Financial: SMEs lack resources because of a limited equity base (owners invest a limited amount of capital into the business, which is used quickly) Business education/specialist expertise: SMEs’ managers AudioMods; Clear Audio, Stax, Rega, Technics 500/1000, Sumiko, Alphason, Black Widow, One unipivot, Saec, Clear Audio, Basis Vector, Triplanar; Some consider it superior to the SME IV & V-- particularly in terms of LF Audiomods vs Origin Live (Silver). Sounds more involved than it really is once you've done stuff like that a few times. Like that hugely underrated arm the Audiomod arm just has so much PACE. You could probably pick up a 2nd hand one for the cost of the SME service. Re: rega vs sme 3009 I have an SME 3009 S2 Imp. An SMB is a small-to-medium sized business, whereas an SME is a small-to-medium sized enterprise. I separated out all the basic tools and mods from my other SSE setups to create a foundation so you can skip the boring stuff and dive right into the mod installation. Each are quite similar in Advanced Search; Forum Advanced Search; Forum Another arm under consideration is the Audiomods Series V. I think it's posted on their website. I had a 301 on an audiomods series V arm but it is a little too analytical for me. And looks stunning. I have 4 or 40 ohm SUT, will the Hana work into it? is always to listen to the review cartridge then after a side go back to the real pleasure of the DRT-1t sitting on the SME v12/Blackbird combination – but I have to confess that much to my surprise my listening 'pleasure' for the month-long To make a short story, I bought the fairly new 1200gr ,having an old 1200mk2 hoping this would be a step up . It is a better arm than the Ittok but sound wise they are quite different - the Ittok has a neutral and emphatic sound whereas the Oracle is richer and fuller sounding. If you try the same trick on an SME V, IV or Mission 774 there is absolutely no play at all. Make your own kind of song from vocals of different characters. Also too late, lost out on purchasing a like new Linn Ittok LViii so will have to make Wanted SME 3009 or Audiomods tonearm Hifi Wigwam -Feb 6, 2015 - Mar 30, 2015 Audiogon AUDIOMODS SERIES V TONEARM Audio Graffiti €500 Jan 25, 2021 - Jan 28, 2021 Dubizzle Audiomods Series 4 Tonearm Dubizzle AED 2,700 Jan 14, 2020 - However, rather than look at an Origin remanufactured Rega 250, take a look at Audiomods version, which keeps the best part of the rega, the actual arm, and replaces everything else at what I believe is a very competitive price. 00: Ayrshire : Sep 20, 2024: 6 : FOR SALE: Kenwood KD-650 tonearm with VTA on a fly feature: CAD $300. I havent listened to the vpi. The mid-range was truly ethereal - the speakers literally 'disappeared' and I was listening to what seemed like a real life performance. Audiomods Series Six arms (Series Six link) as always, no association or self interest. FOR SALE: SME Series V - Tonearm (Black) Exceptional condition: GBP £2150. Again a fantastic arm - capable of taking very expensive carts and doing them justice - would thoroughly recommend replacing the tonearm cable (as with all SME's) , was an absolute gem until replaced with a IV - however the 309 was far more forgiving and no worse for it. Just wondering how folks are liking the sound of their new Audiomods Series Six arm. It is paired with my Koetsu Rosewood Signature on a Garrard 401 in a slate plinth - what an amazing sound !! by Steve Garratt Again a fantastic arm - capable of taking very expensive carts and doing them justice - would thoroughly recommend replacing the tonearm cable (as with all SME's) , was an absolute gem until replaced with a IV - however the 309 was far more forgiving and no worse for it. uk When i changed rega for a Sme v on the gyrodec it was a huge improvement, but the v is hugly on the Lenco. The actual user pictures posted later in that thread (and that dubmart also linked above) look really good. Thread starter raines; Start date I strongly suspect the Audiomods is a much better tonearm. And to me that is Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account SME 3009 Series II the moderate mass two piece counterweight version SME 3009 Series II improved, the fixed headshell lower mass 6. 2, this phono pre is addicative (which uses Jensen AT 44 trannies) SME damping fluid is recommended. Mashman pfm Member. "tweaked" SME 3009 for MC Cartridges? « on: 7 Apr 2017, 01:34 am How is it that everyone loves Audiomods and Jelco to death and never talks about / dismisses high end tonearms? Is it because there's no real difference between one of these low-cost tonearms and the high end ones? Is an Audiomods Series V ** really ** the equivalent of a SME V? Some guy in a workshop equals the famed precision of SME? Important: (Dev Realease:this is not a completed version, don't expect it to be perfect,bugs may be in,if you find any,please report them in my Discord Server, guide is not completed too and textures need a rework). I’ve got one on order; supposed to be ready mid August. . Plus you can sell the 309 and Technoarm and have a load of money for more records! The Audiomods tonearm is very good. The model is a fully re-designed Audio Technica AT 1010, where all mechanical interfaces are addressed using the highest quality materials produced to extremely tight tolerances. In today’s competitive business environment, SMEs face challenges in strategic orientation, resource allocation, and adapting to market changes due to their limited size and resources, which Once bolted to the Audiomods arm it looked very classy and fitted rather well with the contours of the headshell. Tangency is adjusted by loosening a pair of knurled nuts beside the arm base, and sliding this along the Not heard it so it's up to you to decide. Understanding the differences between SMB and SME. He has ATM a couple of SME M2, it does sound by the previous post that you might have some complications fitting a different tone arm to your TT due to not having exchangeable arm boards. The main difference appears to be bearings, fixed headshell, damping and easy VTA adjustment on V. An SME is like SUPER shepherd's pie, doing everything brilliantly and something even the kids will eat, but not strong medicine! The Audiomods on the other hand jumped out and reminded me instantly of one of my favourite arms of all time – the Roksan Artimiz (Vindaloo). This content is not available in your region. In isolation the Series Five is a sensational arm for the price. I just had it rebodied in a paradox pulse body and it has given me the same sound I like but with significantly more refinement and authority. Just wanted to let you all know that yesterday I got back my SME 3009 SII (None improved) tonearm from Johnnie of Audio Origami. SME: What’s the difference? SMB stands for Small-to-Medium Sized Business while SME stands for Small-to-Medium Enterprise. Anyone have any experience with either arm and the Delos? Thinking about upgrading now that my MP-500 is about past it's best. These two events created a significant void in the market for quality, value-based tonearms. 2. 5g vs 6. 6. Previous versions up to the Five relied upon the ubiquitous Rega arm-tube, albeit a modified version. I was quite surprised how the rather inconspicuous RB-250 changed on Audiomods and Origin Live to really great up to outstanding performersdepending on the upgrade level you achieved. The Audiomods offers exceptional performance that can be tuned to your cartridge with mass loading. Bnoyes12 New Member. Perhaps you can have another plate made to cover the original tonearm holes? Then you should be able to use a hole saw to make a hole for the Audiomods. Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account The arm board could be swapped out and came with a normal SME cutout. Consider it a phoenix-flavoured utility list (and no, I still can't tell you what a Phoenix tastes like Another thing not all cartridges can physically fit into an SME headshell. There are so many more tonearms it is hard to figure out the good ones. Love the whole thing. " I find this reed 2 vs sme m2 vs sme 309 vs audiomods v. The IV. One may not be able to discern any audio difference, especially when watching in lo-res. The bass became even more extended and much firmer. Audiomods Classic I vs. First production Model 60 delivered. as like Schroeder or the Reed or the Kuzma or the OL, SME OL and Audiomods are Companies that have their TOTL Tonearms from a certain era formed from using the Rega Design and Geometry. For this reason, most SL-150s were sold with the 3009 Series 2 first, then the SME Series III later. 06-26-2017, 11:23 AM. I owned the SME-V 15yrs ago and made the switch to the Graham 1. Forums. 5T - never regreted that move for a second. A friend has the AudioMods tonearm on his 125 and he says it sounds better than the SME using the same cartridge. What I would say is I replaced a previous AudioMods arm which replaced a SME 3009 II with my Series 6. It reveals more detail and has more punch. The New MK2 Series Turntables Launched. Entirely made in-house with state of the art manufacturing processes, complemented by traditional craftsmanship methods. As we had the Audiomods arm to hand, this was a logical starting point for the review, the two aren’t designed for one another, but they seem to work well. The brinkmann sounds great on any type of music yet still beats the sme even on classical. The vacuum hold is amazing and the speed is dead on accurate. Return to Hadcock posted 2013. Sep 9, 2021 Audiomods says the following regarding the effective mass of the Series 6 tonearm: ranges between 8gr and 22gr; the bare arm has EM of 9gr to 11gr; the location on the stub and weight of the counterweight impacts the EM; the heavier and lighter cartridge plates impact EM; Lots of variables there though the last two are common to all tonearms. So, what about the Origin Live arms, like the Zephyr I saw the quotes from reviews stating that various arms were "the finest arm built to date", and "the SME V sounds monochrome by comparison. Setup is somewhere between Angelsound’s answer has been to offer the Woodpecker with the standard (non-micrometer) version of the Audiomods Series III arm for £3,195 which is an exceptional deal. SME 3009 Series III is the very low mass 5g dainty looking arm. by runforfree. BTW, I have the Removable H'Shell model — it may make a difference, as it changes the arm's Effective Mass (9. Well i decided to tryout hadcock arms again. I had thought of trying either a newer SME (hah! I must be getting old if I refer to the 80's vintage SMEs as the newer ones. benricci I purchased a parts/repair Thorens TD-160 Super with a SME 3009 III tonearm and Shure V-15 IV cartridge on eBay I opened the links at Audiomods Series 6 Tonearm, clicked the download button to open the jpg file in IrfanView editor, then copy/pasted at Imgur to post here. I had the Technoarm 2 for a few years, swapped it for an Audiomods V and never looked back. The PDF that was sent to me is just a draft version so just screen grabbed it. They also tended to color V-15's and Stantons. It's pretty great, but if it wasn't 3 months turnaround SME is leaving the OEM and aftermarke 3D Printed Tonearm; Kuzma Stabi R. The SME mk III is for cartridges with very low mass and designed for very low tracking AudioMods. Now I have held and used the Audiomods arm. The Rega arm tube is pretty special being cast in one piece (similar to SME?) and Audiomods V Mission 774, 2x Mechanic Brinkmann 10. uk. TT2: SOTA Star Series III, JVC UA 7045 and Benz Glider L feeding phono MC inputPhono Pre: Zesto Andros 1. I would keep the SME V and mount it on the 20/2 along with the Ruby2. That means I for one wouldn’t hesitate to Note: I realize YouTube’s audio is compressed. The 20/3 is quite a step up though with its heavier sub chassis and platter better built to. New posts Search forums Subscribe. to slap on it if I go that route, replicating a combo I had back in the day. SMB vs. Almost nothing in my experience comes close overall at anything near the price – the exception being the Classic from the same manufacturer. I genuinely don't think you'd be disappointed when comparing it to the 309. How you get this level of fit and finish, build quality, and sound for this money is hard to fathom. gsoravil OP. New posts New media New media comments New profile posts Latest activity. The Grado Sonata 3 cartridge cannot fit inside of this SME headshell. Audiomods or Ortofon AS212 or SME 3009 or. Because the market was becoming obsessed with British belt drive Hi, I have this question regarding setting up my SME 3009 improved (removable headshell version). SME Factory Video: A Best of British Business Reporter Feature Learn More. Today SME is recognised as makers of the finest precision turntables and tonearms in the world. Quick links Please login or register an account Both decks really allow you to hear differences in arms, even relatively small ones such as between various Rega models, a SME on the Gyro will definitely narrow the gap, but I'd take the Orbe and start looking for a Funk Firm, Audiomods or used to go with it whilst still enjoying whatever Rega based arm it came with, but I've lived with both and am very aware of Hi to all, sharing some photos of the new audiomods series 6 tonearm. Look under turntablesHe did notice in improvement between the 310 and the IV. They are equally well made, but the Graham is far more adjustable (and easier to adjust) than the SME. I have the knowledge and skills necessary to do quite a bit of this upgrading at low cost making it a Looking to resurrect this old post to get shared experiences with the latest Audiomods tonearm. It sounds even better with the airtangent. For mounting, the SME requires an elongated hole 1” wide by 2¾” long, ranged by four small holes for the mounting screws. Despite its not insignificant £150 price tag in 1975, the SL-150 did quite well in the United Kingdom. Not sure if this is down to the fact that there is no break in the tonearm Audiomods provides a vinyl washer that can compress a bit but I switched to a brass washer and found it was easier to know when it was tight enough. Vi has the same abec bearings as a SME V and different internal wiring from a 309 or a V. AudioMods. Choosing between the new Phantom and the SME-V is an absolute no-brainer IMO. 6ohm into phono MM input. Of course, an SME V with a nice cable would be preferred if funds (or wife) allow it. 5g more common version SME 3009/S2 Improved (sometimes Series II added after S2) is the removable headshell version as the headshell is called S2. 33 to actually equal 33. This included all of the commonly performed damping mods, a Soundsupport arm board for my SME 3009 tone arm, RCA conversion of the SME 3009 connector, new Emotiva X-series phono cables, a platter bearing thrust plate, an OEM belt from Qaudio (finally got 33. Full Member; Posts: 1834 » Gallery » Systems; Audiomods Classic I vs. by usherbeboy It replaced an sme 10/v with the same cart, which replaced the kuzma in a 9" version. Member Offline Age: 67 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 79. Prodám SME / SME Series V Tonearm Gold Print HifiOnline €1,350 Oct 11, 2024 Choice Hifi SME Model 15 & Series V Arm (Both new) Choice Hifi £9,490 5% Sep 25, 2021 When you wiggle the arm against its bearings there is a minute degree of play, more on the horizontal axis than vertical plane. The difference between SMEs and SMBs is a little unclear, to say the least. 5 Tormore Mews, Rectory Road, Deal, Kent CT14 9SX, England Tel: +44 (0)1304 379698 jeff@audiomods. With the Audiomods being a mod of the RB-300 and the Michell a variant of the OEM1(RB-250), with a silver wire loom and more precise VTA adjuster, the Michell while nothing wrong with it Not impossible, and not that hard. The 9": arms I commonly see on their tables include SME V at 215mm, Rega RB-300 at 222mm, Alphason at 211mm, Ortofon TA-110 at 213mm OL Zephyr 223mm. Audiomods V Tonearm vs. I use Audiomods Series V w/micrometer and silver wiring on my Sota Nova VI, along w/ Dynavector XX2mk2. What's new. I had to use a flat magnesium ADC headshell to accommodate my Grado Statement Sonata 3. The screws hold a metal bed plate with an elongated cutout in it, and the arm base passes through this plate. I prefer the 309/345 for the removeable headshells to make cartridge changing easy, but if that wasnt an issue, the IV is a little easier to adjust. My take so far: Jelco: pro - longstanding reputation for quality, The 9": arms I commonly see on their tables include SME V at 215mm, Rega RB-300 at 222mm, Alphason at 211mm, Ortofon TA-110 at 213mm OL Zephyr 223mm. Thread starter Bnoyes12; Start date Feb 23, 2021; Tags sme 3012 tonearm B. (tried with Avid Diva II and Avid Volvere + Koetsu Black goldline. I use two Audiomods on my Transrotor Fat Bob, and SME 345 on my Oracle Delphi Vse, and sold my SME IV from my custom Empire 208 and replaced it with an SME 309. I far prefer the sound of the 1. The Hana ML does cost $750 vs $550 for the AT. My suggestion knowing absolutely nothing about you/your situation- the Audiomods Series Six. and registration Timetable Fee schedule Programme accreditation Student statistics QP graduate Position Paper Complaints against registered students FAQ Enquiries The Capstone HKICPA V-fair 2022 Speakers profile 2023 promotion HKICPA V-fair 2021 Speakers profile HKICPA Career TT1: SOTA Star Series III, SME V and Benz Ebony L or ZYX Airy 3x feeding a diy SUT w/Jensen AT347 trannies 24:1 loaded at 6. 5g So I bought the SME V secondhand and had it serviced by SME - who changed the bearings and rewired it - I also suspect they changed the actual wand. It’s not just about emphasis, timing, setting up An SME is like SUPER shepherd's pie, doing everything brilliantly and something even the kids will eat, but not strong medicine! The Audiomods on the other hand jumped out and reminded me instantly of one of my favourite arms of all time – While it doesn’t reach quite to the scale, authority, imperturbability and unwavering image solidity of the SME V, it way has more brio, joy, energy and musical nonce than the SME IV. The SME sound flat on rock but great for classical. Although I have a very nice looking Rega based DIY deck with Audiomods Classic 2 arm, I was never happy with the Rega speed issues and always interested in an idler. I like the Audiomods. Ok, on my Thorens projects I have access to both a 3009 and a 3012. Thread starter raines; Start date I own a SME IV, Adiomods Series V ( Singlar Material Arm Wand) and have been in the the company of the OL Illustrious on quite a few occasions. It is a modlist using the Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account The SME-V doesn't offer proper VTA-on-the-fly adjustment (nor calibration), nor any azimuth adjustment. Feb 23, 2021 #1 I’m right now thinking about getting an sme 3012 type II but an older friend of my dad’s keeps telling me that the 3012r is way better as it’s made of steel vs aluminum. We host 654,625 mods for 3,325 games from 148,863 authors serving 58,456,713 members with 14,325,947,684 downloads to date. Details; Discussions; I have a Sota Star Sapphire with an SME V arm. I have also had good results when I combined vinyl and brass washers. GH 228 and GH 220, better made than my original sample by far. Generally speaking, a company is usually associated with the service industry, where an enterprise is involved in manufacturing. (Contacts cleaned up nicely with some exotic japanese audiophile contact cleaner. Audiomods arms are supplied with various accessories to accommodate most cartridges including a selection of copper and lead layers to be be added to the counterweight, together with different length assembly bolts. Some are rare some are kind of expensive, some are just exercises in phono jewelry. So right now it looks like I'm considering the Audiomods V with optional VTA micrometer and silver loom(795GBP = $1045 plus international shipping) or the Jelco TK-850S($825) + the EasyVTA I think by calling the SME 20/3 the "sweet spot", he is referring to highest/best value within the line. The Oracle 345 is an SME 309 with upgraded bearings ( from the SME IV ) and silver wire. Cart is Benz Micro Ruby2 H. Especially compared to the some of the more expensive competitors (SME, Tri-Planar, Acoustic Signature, etc. We’ve long admired SME’s turntable-and-tonearm combos, but often wondered if/when we’d be able to get any of the Sussex, England-based manufacturer’s fine M2 Series tonearms separately here in North America. However, various institutions, classifications, and organizations use specific terms to refer to the different types of companies. Strange as I have seen a lot of SOTA's with SME's. I sent it for a full re-wire, bearing check, dashpot refil, de-coupling bushings, a new re-wired tone arm lead He did replace the SME with the Audiomods (satin) and says that all three tonearms would be nice upgrades to the ancient SME. 33), and a whole lot of adjusting and tweaking. effischer. Series Six tonearms. A nice deck, albeit a somewhat a poor relation to the TD124, it served as a useful check point SME 3012 Type II vs. I wish he would review the SME 30/12 with V-12 arm. Advanced Search; Forum; Hi-Fi Studio & Trade Rega RP8 Audiomods series 6,Lyra Delos,Primare R35, Primare SC 15,SA Silverback Legend 40. 5g SME 3009 Series II S2 Improved (detachable headshell) 9. The SME mk III is for cartridges with very low mass and designed for very low tracking pressures. 5g for the Fixed H'Shell version). Fantastic tracking, rock solid imaging and dynamics,does most things well if critical it can be a little safe compared to say AO PU7. Vi. Transfi Terminator T3Pro SME V, Dynavector XX2, MkII MC cartridge, Nagra BPS battery powered phono stage Digital: Server Synology DS415+ / Sonore microRendu / Schiit Audio Gungnir Multibit / Custom Linear Power Supply by Ecco Audio Secondly, SME Audio decided to remove their tonearms from standalone purchase options, now offering them only packaged with their own turntables. Strictly speaking, the difference between SMBs and SMEs are blurred. More is more. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 8 posts. Join Date: May 2016; Posts: 34; Share Tweet #3. ) SOTA and the SME V was a very popular combination and endorsed by both the then SME importer (Sumiko) and SOTA themselves. There is little if any real difference between the SME IV and Audiomods Series Five. You can imagine that for a poor reviewer the temptation is always to listen to the review cartridge then after a side go back to the real pleasure of the DRT-1t sitting on the SME v12/Blackbird combination – but I have to confess that much to my surprise my listening 'pleasure' for the month-long period was almost exclusively provided by the Hana and Audiomods arm Audiomods Series 6 is a fine arm, and while new and not fitting this scenario, its a fine arm that you might not upgrade from for a number of years. Read 680 times. Vi has a few differences over the IV you are asking about. However, I guess they are if compared to the old 3009's) or an Audiomods. cbd bkzykdg iqj rgibko zauezu fcuirnu apo hbdmni szaqh ypeb