installing cartridge into SME 3012 headshell

[sfellini]

Hi all.

I'm getting ready to install a cartridge into an SME

headshell and there's a (detachable) plate in the

headshell against which the top surface of the cartridge

will rest. That plate is ferrous, ie, the magnet in the

cartridge attracts the plate. Will that affect the operation

of the cartridge? I don't know whether the plate is an

original part. If someone can verify that it is, then that

would answer the question.

I'd leave the plate off altogether, but it looks like I'll need

it to be able to balance the arm. The counterweight on

this arm is quite heavy and a Denon 103 isn't heavy

enough without the plate.

Thanks for any help.

Steve.

[sfellini]

I'd leave the plate off altogether, but it looks like I'll need

it to be able to balance the arm. The counterweight on

this arm is quite heavy and a Denon 103 isn't heavy

enough without the plate.

I just rearranged the two counterweights on the 3012

in a "non-standard" arrangement that will let me balance

the arm without the plate.

I'm still interested in knowing the answer to my

original question though....

[dbflash]

steve,

sorry i can't help because i have a rega tt.

i would post your question on audio ayslum on the vinyl thread or under 2-channel on the klipsch bb.

i see sme and denon 103 all the time over on aa. you might be able to search an answer.

sorry i couldn't be of help and i hope you find an answer for your question.

danny

[sfellini]

i would post your question on audio ayslum on the vinyl thread

Danny - thanks for the tip!

Steve,