SME 312S versus SME V-12

John-
But does that affect the way a Fozgometer works?

Mauidj

No, I wouldn't think so.

It's just so you are aware of it and that it might affect your choice if you want a particular alignment for whatever reason.

John

Peter,

Looking around the internet for details on the SME V12 tonearm I came across this image:

http://www.takajun.net/video/111204/11.jpg

I believed one the advantage of the SME V-12 over SME 312S was a solid continuous run of silver tonearm wire from the cartridge clips to DIN connection at the tonearm base.

This image appears to show removable headshell leads, making the electrical connection identical to 312S other than removable headshell aspect.

Opinion?

Hi Albert,

Regarding what could be:

"...one the advantage of the SME V-12 over SME 312S was a solid continuous run of silver tonearm wire from the cartridge clips to DIN connection at the tonearm base..."

I'm thinking that one can do this modification on his 312S on his own or with the help of the an experienced person.

I'm wondering if the V-12 really worth it at almost twice the price of the 312S. If someone interested, I know that seller 2juki on eBay have actually an SME V-12 new in box for sale at $4200 USD. I don't have any affiliation with him, I just pass across its eBay store this mornimg.

Sébastien

Sébastien,

I agree about the price difference between the two tonearms.

Other than the removable versus solid head shell and tracking force applied by spring there is little difference, assuming V-12 also has additional breaks between cartridge to DIN.

Still, I wish I knew how much more performance the V-12 offers, it would likely require a side by side comparison.

I'm aware of the 2juki offering on Ebay, I had a bad experience with him selling me counterfeit goods. Cost me quite a lot to get it straight with PayPal.

If another (trustworthy) party had the arm at that price I would likely buy.