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Technics tonearm question? I'm really confused. please help. haha
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Technics tonearm question? I'm really confused. please help. haha

A Dub 7:34 AM - 21 January, 2007
So do all technics come with the "s" shaped tonearm? im confused because I thought that the straight tonearm is suspose to be better for scratching. and I know alot of cats scratch with the technics though. someone please clear this up for me? thanks
Alixx J 2:54 PM - 21 January, 2007
Yes, they are all S shapped. You can go through the process of getting them modified with a straight arm, although i dont know anyone personally who has done this.

Unless you are ham fisted, if you get a decent set of carts, scratching on techs will be no problem. Also, S shaped arms = less record burn which is definately a benefit with using SSL control records.

Using relative mode in SSL will mean you dont even have to worry about needles jumping.
shiestO! 4:59 PM - 21 January, 2007
i scratch w/ my S-shapers. it works. hehe