alliclaytor Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Fini/anybody that can help, I tried email/pm to no avail...maybe I messed it up. In any case, I just came by an Ortofon RS-212 tonearm, and from my research it appears that you have the same. Have you had to replace the tonearm cable? It appears to have a 7 pin connector as opposed to the typical 5 pin. The cart is good on it on other arms, but when I plug this in I get no sound other than what appears to be a loud ground problem, even when I have only the unconnected cable hooked up...i get the hum. So I figured if this were the problem or not, it would be worth replacing. Any tips for where/what to purchase? Also, your thoughts on a good mate for cart would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yep, I've got one! Mine came with a funky cable, so I did replace it with some homemade cables. I used the original 7-pin connector (which is the same layout as a 7-pin tube). Yeah, it's kinda weird thet it's 7-pin, when only 5 pins are used (L+, L-, R+, R-, ground). I used some cables fitted with RCAs, made up by Blue Jeans Cable, model LC-1, and soldered them (and a ground wire) to that original connector. Sounds like you've definitely got a ground problem. Got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alliclaytor Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Here you go...It came with a TD125 and Shure M93E Cart...I think I got a good deal. Do you have any idea on the value of these items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fini Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Nice pics, thanks! It looks like you've got everything together. You're grounding the black wire to the preamp? RS-212's go for a pretty penny on eBay, like $500-800, I think. Do you know how to set it up and adjust it? There's a manual available for free download at The Vinyl Engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alliclaytor Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 So I did get a good deal! I have the manual and have yet to really get into it...it is missing the back "extra" counterweight for the heavy carts, but I think I could get around that with good selection. And yes, I am grounding the arm to the preamp...this is a very audible, low BUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR sound...pretty sure it is the ground. The cable is crappy as you can see and probably needs replaced anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss53 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Very nice find. I have had new Pro-jects and highly modified older ARs. They don't sound as good as my TD-150. Happy spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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