Ultracraft/Audiocraft 3000MC armstems

[Panicos K]

I'm looking for one or more black arm stems(straight type) for Ultracraft/Audiocraft AC3000MC tonearm.Can anyone help?

 

[Panicos K]

They must be right when they say these arms are very rare to find.

 

[kevinkr]

They are quite rare, I had one of these arms up until a few years ago.
Try Audiogon which I think is unlikely. You might find one through EIFL in Japan. (Write to Koji) I can't think of anywhere else you might possibly find one of these.

 

[gypsielectro]

AudioCraft are still in business

but haven't made, or supported, their tonearms since 2002

You *can't* order the tonearm tubes new; AudioCraft don't have 'em

El Gippo
Tokyo

 

[Panicos K]

gypsielectro,thank you for your post.Is there any way to contact them and see what they do now,or,do you know if I can find any secondhand parts anywhere in Japan maybe?

 

[kevinkr]

Hi Panicos K,
That's why I suggested you contact Koji over at EIFL, he speaks good English, and may be able to help you find a good used arm - if not he might be able to at least guide you in the right direction.

Link here: http://www.eifl.co.jp/index/export/export2.htm

Click the link to Inquiry form (English) on the home page. EIFL sells all sorts of new and used components, books, etc..

 

[Panicos K]

Thank you kevin,I have sent them e-mail,I hope they find something.I checked their page the first time you told me but didn't send e-mail because I didn't see anything about audiocraft.Now I did,I hope I'm lucky.Thanks again.

 

[gypsielectro]

Audiocraft

your best bet will be searching the Yahoo Japan Auction

http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/

Put "audiocraft" in the search parameter

Already talked to Audiocraft and they neither have stock, Parts, support, or service for any AC tonearm; Used will be the only way to fly

El Gippo

 

[Panicos K]

gypsielectro,I did but it all looks like Japaneese to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kevinkr]

Hi Panicos K,
If you are using firefox, just install the Foxlingo extension and it will do a somewhat passable job translating Japanese websites into English..

 

[Panicos K]

Thanks Kevin,I'll do it tomorrow.However,the funny thing yesterday was that I saw "audiocraft AC3000MC''writen many times,but that was the only thing I could understand.So,I think I will have some luck soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GIPIONE]

Tonearm AUDIO CRAFT AC-300 o AC-3000

Tonearm AUDIO CRAFT AC-300 o AC-3000
Some of you use this vintage but beautiful tonearm, very very good object for best audiophile music?
I search of understand the difference for the 2 model …..
Specifications for the 2 model are same ( vinyl engine web )
Effective length: 237mm
Overhang: 15mm
Mounting distance: 222mm.
I have a “ Van den Hul The White Beauty MC Moving Coil Cartridge “ and think that “AUDIO CRAFT AC-3000 with MC-S” is the model correct for me.
What do you think ? Thank for all answer.
GP -- Italy

 

[Panicos K]

The MC-S is a little too heavy for the rather high compliance of the vdh. I believe the lighter MC-S/T would be a better choice.

 

[AnthonyA]

I seen it in yahoo auction Japan too.