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ROK L37H with Shure M 232 tonearm looking for headshell

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Steve Rose

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Hello, Long time reader, first time poster. Recently found this nice but very grimy Rek O Kut L37H in a junk shop. Nice mid century George Nelson Plinth. I've already learned a ton reading through earlier posts on here about these turntables. Interesting stuff. I'm trying to put it back together but running into trouble finding a headshell that fits this tonearm. Honestly not in love with how the tonearm looks but I think budget wise and just to get it up and running I would try to find a headshell that fits instead of investing in a new tonearm. I bought a Garrard headshell from ebay but it was too large. Wondering if anyone has a suggestion? Also the main switch seems like it needs some force to make contact and start the motor running. The wiring has definitely been "altered" ; ) . I know someone who can help with cleaning up the wiring, hopefully that clears up the issue with the switch. I've put a bearing in it as there wasn't one and a new idler wheel. When I do get the motor to make contact with the wheel it feels like it is turning too slow but difficult to tell. Any tips or thoughts on the headshell and wiring would be much appreciated! Thanks
 

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This takes only the Shure original headshell for this, and no other. Expensive, and very hard to find. Will cost you $100 easily when you can find one. This headshell is also very delicate.
 
Thanks for your comment. I kind of figured as i haven't found one anywhere. Starting to look at tonearms or "project" turntables I can scavenge for parts. Thanks again!
 
Too bad... exercise some patience and you may find one. Otherwise the Rek O Kut S120 would be a great match!

You are lucky-- I have been looking for that exact model for years! Haven't had many opportunities to purchase one.

I have an L34 that I love dearly but would like to have one with this motor and the option to do 78s
 
Panamafred said:
Too bad... exercise some patience and you may find one. Otherwise the Rek O Kut S120 would be a great match!

You are lucky-- I have been looking for that exact model for years! Haven't had many opportunities to purchase one.

I have an L34 that I love dearly but would like to have one with this motor and the option to do 78s
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Thanks Panamafred! I'm going to try and be patient! I have my eye on a few other tonearms as well but going to wait and see if a headshell turns up first.
 
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