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Systemdek arm/cart ideas?

Todd Dodds

Todd Dodds

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I bought a nice ROK from a BT'er, which I picked up at his house. He also had a Systemdek llX, which I brought home. The Systemdek has no arm or cart.
I'm thinking maybe a Jelco 750D would be a good choice.
I've got a couple carts on hand that aren't being used, a Denon DL-301 Mk ll, and an Ortofon OM 40.
The Vinyl Engine calculator says the OM 40 is just too high compliance for a Jelco 750D, but the DL-301 would be spot-on.
I'm not settled on anything just yet...the only reason I'm thinking about the Jelco is that they seem pretty well regarded, and installation should be a breeze.
Nor am I necessarily limited to these two cart choices.
I'd appreciate thoughts and suggestions.
 
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Can't go wrong with either cartridge I suppose. I run an OM40 Super on my SA 370H, albeit with a lighter headshell, and it sounds great. Cruised thru the Era IV obstacle course.
 
The Fidelity Research FR24 sounds fantastic on there. Just the lid won't fit with one on there
 
The arm that came on my Systemdek (a Profile II) is shorter than the Jelco, so you'll want to verify effective length if you go that direction. If it's the same as mine you'd need a new armboard, but these are easy to make.

FWIW I tried a Rega RB300 on mine and preferred the Profile arm on that deck.
 
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I've seen a lot of IIX's fitted with a Rega RB300 so presumably they work well together...you might get away with being able to close the lid as well(?) If, like me, you are incapable of making your own armboard then there are ready made ones for sale. However, I've only seen these for the RB300 and not for the more recent RB303 with 3 point mounting, but they may be available for all I know(?)
 
I have two Systemdek IIX and they are fantastic turntables. One has the stock Profile arm (which was made by Jelco) and the other has an SME 3009 tonearm. The Rega RB300 is also a nice match. I have never seen a Jelco SA-750D on a Systemdek, but that does not mean it will not work. I believe the Profile tonearm is basically a Jelco SA-250ST 9" tonearm.
 
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