Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 The cartridge cable in the ADC arm broke off somewhere in the tone arm shaft so I'm looking to replace the arm with a Rega/Moth, Jelco, SME, or any other decent arm. I need someone to do the install and set it up properly. I do have a blank arm board. A long shot but you never know....... Located in North Carolina and will ship. 1 Quote
JohnKuthe Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Tarheel said: The cartridge cable in the ADC arm broke off somewhere in the tone arm shaft so I'm looking to replace the arm with a Rega/Moth, Jelco, SME, or any other decent arm. I need someone to do the install and set it up properly. I do have a blank arm board. A long shot but you never know....... Located in North Carolina and will ship. Best of luck!! Do you know a good competent audiophile gear repair shop local to you? I'm in StL and am lucky to have Alpha Tech close here in St louis MO: www.alphatechstl.com and I would first consult with them about the repairs needed. John Kuthe... Quote
Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 There is the "turntabledoc" 2 hours away but he says he is busy and that this is not a quick job. I just bought a Rega Planar 3 as an interim table so I'm not in a big hurry. I will contact your folks......thanks! Quote
rplace Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 Did you look into Britt audio? In NC I think. They did a great job on my arm rewire. Not sure if rewire is an option over new arm for you. 1 Quote
Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, rplace said: Did you look into Britt audio? In NC I think. They did a great job on my arm rewire. Not sure if rewire is an option over new arm for you. Yes I did. He no longer works on turn tables but does have the Rega arm for $299. Thanks! Quote
Bozo73 Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 New arms should come with a template, my Jelco did. The center hole is marked and then you drill the hole for the tower where it indicates. If you buy a used arm, you may be able to find a template on Hifi engine website. Good luck. 1 Quote
Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 Thanks Bozo. Self install will be an option if no one wants the project. Knowing my assembly skills if there were two parts I would have one left over at the end! 1 Quote
kevinmi Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 It might be a better option to send the arm out to be rewired. There are companies who do that. You may also find that a new tonearm might fit in the same place as the old one. If I were closer I'd do it for you, but I do not recommend shipping and old turntable anywhere. 1 Quote
Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 Thanks Kevin. I'm hoping that a new arm will drop right in but VTA and all the mechanics are Greek to me. Maybe I should make this a project and if it doesn't work out........ I really don't know how good the ADC arms were. Quote
Wardsweb Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 I wish you were closer. I could hook you up. Here are a few arms I have rebuilt/rewired: Black Widow, Empire, Rega. 2 1 Quote
jimjimbo Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 @Tarheel You do realize you are in Garage Sale with this thread? Maybe better in Tech/Mods? Just a thought. Quote
Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, GrapplesInStereo said: Where is NC are you located? I’ve moved around the state a bunch and can recommend local people in a few towns. Wilmington.....on the coast. Thanks! Quote
carlthess40 Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 The cartridge cable in the ADC arm broke off somewhere in the tone arm shaft so I'm looking to replace the arm with a Rega/Moth, Jelco, SME, or any other decent arm. I need someone to do the install and set it up properly. I do have a blank arm board. A long shot but you never know....... Located in North Carolina and will ship. That’s a really good arm in these tablesI’ve owned a few of them. Personally I’d rewire the arm. I done all of the denon tables that I had. I used solid silver wire and they really opened up on the sound and could really hear the difference with the left and right sound stage The arm can be removed as a hole unitJust need to be careful with how you do it and take your time. Good luck Dollar for dollar Klipsch has no equals Name one other speaker company that can build a speaker and keep working like new after 45 plus years of service. Answer NO ONE !!!!!! 1 Quote
Tarheel Posted June 16, 2019 Author Posted June 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: @Tarheel You do realize you are in Garage Sale with this thread? Maybe better in Tech/Mods? Just a thought. Yep and thanks! Quote
richieb Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: @Tarheel You do realize you are in Garage Sale with this thread? Maybe better in Tech/Mods? Just a thought. === you forget, he’s old and realizes very little. A bit of slack - ?? 1 Quote
rplace Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, Tarheel said: Well I am WTB a service........ Exactly what I was thinking 1 Quote
jimjimbo Posted June 16, 2019 Posted June 16, 2019 I'm sorry, so sorry....I am laid up with a minor back issue that just needs rest, the weather outside is frightful, and I have nothing else to do but listen to music and critique other threads, so there you go..... 1 Quote
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