Jelco Easy VTA on the Fly


Hi guys

I Would like to present you this new VTA adjustment for the Jelco tonearms. Easy to install and use, this will be an upgrade that your Jelco arm really deserves.



http://purusaudio.pt/easyVTA.html

Hope you like it.

Regards
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Showing 11 responses by mofimadness

Sweet! I’m also going to try this. I have several Jelco-made arms. Reminds me of the micrometer on my AudioMods arm.

How long are you going to have the special price?


I also ordered one.  AFAIK, they haven't shipped yet, but are really close to.
Just got an email from Antonio.  Apparently they aren't quite happy with the smoothness, (or lack thereof) of the micrometer assembly.  He is saying another 2-3 weeks.
@pryso...I also wondered about that, but decided that feature is worth it, if it works correctly. 

Maybe these guys need to talk and consult with Jeff from AudioMods.  I have several of his arms and the micrometers work flawlessly.

I am really excited to try this device.  I have always loved the Jelco arms for sound and performance for the price.  Hopefully, this will make them even better.
I guess they have their issues sorted as it is on sale on a US distributer site.
http://hotvalveaudio.com/product-category/easy-vta/
The US importer has had the EasyVTA on thier site for over a month now.  I have been in contact with him, but he still doesn't have any either. Still waiting on the working correctly finished model...
Thanks for the update. My new Jelco TK850L is in transit.
SWEET!  Jelco makes some frickin' excellent arms for the money.  To do better, you usually need to spend way more money.  I've always felt that audiophiles didn't take them seriously enough.  I love these arms.

https://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/cn3/tk-850l.html

I haven't seen this new series yet.


This looks kinda intriguing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/jelco-VTA-for-sa-370-750-ts-550-tonearms-turntable/153008593940?ssPageName=...

I have a couple of Jelco arms that this will work on.  Wish it had it's own base for the micrometer to raise and lower off of, but if the arm base and/or the armboard is large enough it should work okay...


@chakster

I owned a couple of JVC Victor arms back in the day, (late 70’s-early 80’s). Biggest pile of junk I’ve ever owned.

I doubt that I would ever travel down that road again...
I had a UA-7045 that had bad bearings out of the box. Sent to back to Japan to be repaired, came back even worse.

The second model had wiring that kept getting caught at the pillar junction and would keep the arm from traveling properly. Gave up after that one.

I’ve owned dozens of Jelco, (or Jelco made) arms. Never a problem.

I know from reading your posts that you have a lot of experience and knowledge with analog. With all due respect, times that by about 100 and you have me.

Maybe someday we can meet and exchange notes...