Yes, 78s require a hemispherical stylus to ride the grooves properly. I hear that with the SME arms (especially the 309?) it's fairly easy to have additional cartridges pre-mounted to arm tubes/headshells for quick changes. I got a rackfull of pristine 78s from my father-in-law and I'd hate to just write them off. Keeping the TD126 in the system just for 78s wouldn't work though as I already have too many boxes in the system. BTW, anyone hear anything about the new TD350? It's a floating sub-chassis model similar to the TD126, but with mass drive and other current features/capabilities. It's available with the SME 309.
With SME Model 10 is it possible to get 78RPM?
After over 25 years I've decided to upgrade my Thorens TD126 MKIII and I'd like to get an SME TT but I'd also like to retain 78 capability. Is it possible to get the Model 10 to play 78s with the speed controller from the Model 20?
The Model 20 is also a consideration but a bit pricier than I'd like. I'm also considering a new Thorens or VPI Aries Black Knight. Any opinions/advice is appreciated.
The Model 20 is also a consideration but a bit pricier than I'd like. I'm also considering a new Thorens or VPI Aries Black Knight. Any opinions/advice is appreciated.