Really ignorant question about tonearms.

G · 10th September 2004, 06:04 PM

I am a total Vinyl neophyte. I was enlightened recently as to superiority of the sound of vinyl when compared to digital sources ( although SACD came close). I have a old belt drive Yamaha TT in my sights but I would like to know wether it is possible to replase the old S shaped tonearm with a newer straight Rega 250 or Linn Basik tonearm. I'm not looking for the end all be all of turntables but merely a good one. The rest of my system does not justify a $1000 dollar or even $500 dollar TT. Thanks.

SY · 10th September 2004, 07:41 PM

I don't know which Yamaha you have, but generally tonearm transplants are quite doable if you have access to a milling machine.

Brett · 10th September 2004, 08:08 PM

It's doable, but a big PITA unless you really want the project for it's own sake, look for a pre-loved Rega TT, a Denon DP75/80 or a Thorens 320/321.

10th September 2004, 06:04 PM	#1
G diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Belleville, IL.	Really ignorant question about tonearms. I am a total Vinyl neophyte. I was enlightened recently as to superiority of the sound of vinyl when compared to digital sources ( although SACD came close). I have a old belt drive Yamaha TT in my sights but I would like to know wether it is possible to replase the old S shaped tonearm with a newer straight Rega 250 or Linn Basik tonearm. I'm not looking for the end all be all of turntables but merely a good one. The rest of my system does not justify a $1000 dollar or even $500 dollar TT. Thanks. __________________ Gavin

10th September 2004, 07:41 PM	#2
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicagoland Blog Entries: 1	I don't know which Yamaha you have, but generally tonearm transplants are quite doable if you have access to a milling machine. __________________ If there's a sucker born every minute, where do the rest of them come from?

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10th September 2004, 08:08 PM	#3
Brett diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002	It's doable, but a big PITA unless you really want the project for it's own sake, look for a pre-loved Rega TT, a Denon DP75/80 or a Thorens 320/321.