Audiomods (New) Tonearm for my Nottingham TT

bside123 · « **on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:01 am »

I recently paired this Audiomods Tonearm, that I bought from a fellow ACer, to my little Nottingham Turntable in my second system. I've been listening, on and off, for a couple of weeks now. Wow, I'm delightfully impressed! This combo is a whole lotta fun. Fast, punchy, sparkly and smooth. Lot's of extension in both directions. I understand that there are a few Audiomods owners on AC. I'm having a great experience with this little kit.

Nottingham Horizon SE Turntable with Isolated Motor Assembly
Audiomods Series IV Tonearm with Series V Upgrades inc. Micrometer & Silver Litz Wire
HRS Damping Record Weight
Marble Shelf - 1 inch
Hard Rock Maple Platform - 2 1/4 inch
Adjustable Brass Cones
Sumiko Blackbird MC Cartridge

Nottingham Horizon SE w/ Audiomods Tonearm by Din Dayemi, on Flickr

watercourse · « **Reply #1 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:08 am »

Yup, also a happy owner of a Classic arm. Use it as a second arm on my Well-Tempered Simplex.

James Romeyn · « **Reply #2 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:23 am »

Can't believe I have the Audiomods in my closet and haven't tried it yet.

What do you think of the Audiomods vs. Origin Live (top level or close to)?

bside123 · « **Reply #3 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:34 am »

Quote from: James Romeyn on 4 Oct 2013, 01:23 am

Can't believe I have the Audiomods in my closet and haven't tried it yet.
What do you think of the Audiomods vs. Origin Live (top level or close to)?

Previously on this table, I had a Rega RB-300 with the Incognito Rewire Package (Cardas from Clip to Plug) and the Origin Live Mod. It sounded just fine, I thought, BUT this is a whole 'nother world... a mo' better world! Sorry, it's the only comparison I have on this table.

James Romeyn · « **Reply #4 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:39 am »

You de' man! Great to know! Thanks!
Jimbo

Blackmore · « **Reply #5 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:43 am »

Din, that looks beautiful. Put me down for a visit in November and we'll spin some vinyl on both rigs.

James Romeyn · « **Reply #6 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:46 am »

PS: Wow, killer systems...both of em. But would love to hear the big rig. Dunlavy followed Duntech Sovereign 2001 philosophy, one of my all time audio high points. Dunlavy is sorely missed, no one's filled his shoes since he left the scene.

bside123 · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:47 am »

Quote from: Blackmore on 4 Oct 2013, 01:43 am

Din, that looks beautiful. Put me down for a visit in November and we'll spin some vinyl on both rigs.

Gotcha down...

Until then repeat this phase ad infinitum, "Whoops, 'scuse me... the groove got me..." It'll get you ready, and we can be "attuned."

bside123 · « **Reply #8 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:52 am »

Quote from: James Romeyn on 4 Oct 2013, 01:46 am

PS: Wow, killer systems...both of em. But would love to hear the big rig. Dunlavy followed Duntech Sovereign 2001 philosophy, one of my all time audio high points. Dunlavy is sorely missed, no one's filled his shoes since he left the scene.

Thanks, but I've changed some things around since I posted my systems. Guess I'd better update the page. In the big room at the Farm House, I've replaced the Dunlavy Towers with the big Snell AIIs and moved the Dunlavy speakers into my "In Town" second system. I've made a few changes to my analogue systems in both places, etc. Both John Dunlavy and Peter Snell were audio geniuses, although with slightly different philosophies and sound signatures, I feel that their speakers are incomparable.

dvb · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:59 am »

I have the NA Spacedeck, and am using the Origin Live RB250 with Incognito re-wire.

Does this tonearm need a different collet from the Rega based tone arm?

bside123 · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 02:03 am »

Quote from: dvb on 4 Oct 2013, 01:59 am

I have the NA Spacedeck, and am using the Origin Live RB250 with Incognito re-wire.
Does this tonearm need a different collet from the Rega based tone arm?

The arm was a drop-in replacement for the Rega badged arm, and I used the same collet that is already supplied on the Nottingham table. Audiomods will also supply the fastening bolt as well as spacers. However, the bolt is not needed with the table's collar. Hope this helps.

dvb · « **Reply #11 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 02:09 am »

It does help! Thanks!

Ericus Rex · « **Reply #12 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 10:59 am »

I have the exact same arm!!!!!

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=93000.msg924849#msg924849

Now I have a ZYX Fuji on it. Love it!

orientalexpress · « **Reply #13 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 12:11 pm »

I love mine with fidelity research and with Benz Gullwings.

Lapsan

roscoeiii · « **Reply #14 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 01:28 pm »

Great looking stuff. I imagine the seller was charming, funny and incredibly handsome.

bside123 · « **Reply #15 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 02:11 pm »

Quote from: roscoeiii on 4 Oct 2013, 01:28 pm

Great looking stuff. I imagine the seller was charming, funny and incredibly handsome.

Don't overlook... modest, humble and self-effacing...

roscoeiii · « **Reply #16 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 02:24 pm »

Quote from: bside123 on 4 Oct 2013, 02:11 pm

Don't overlook... modest, humble and self-effacing...

Yeah, how did I miss those?

neobop · « **Reply #17 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 03:03 pm »

Quote from: bside123 on 4 Oct 2013, 01:01 am

I recently paired this Audiomods Tonearm, that I bought from a fellow ACer, to my little Nottingham Turntable in my second system. I've been listening, on and off, for a couple of weeks now. Wow, I'm delightfully impressed! This combo is a whole lotta fun. Fast, punchy, sparkly and smooth. Lot's of extension in both directions. I understand that there are a few Audiomods owners on AC. I'm having a great experience with this little kit.

Nottingham Horizon SE Turntable with Isolated Motor Assembly
Audiomods Series IV Tonearm with Series V Upgrades inc. Micrometer & Silver Litz Wire
HRS Damping Record Weight
Marble Shelf - 1 inch
Hard Rock Maple Platform - 2 1/4 inch
Adjustable Brass Cones
Sumiko Blackbird MC Cartridge

Cool looking rig Beside.

Some idiot sold you the arm used? Looks like a keeper.

neo

BTW, what's that yellow thing on the headshell?

roscoeiii · « **Reply #18 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 03:07 pm »

Quote from: neobop on 4 Oct 2013, 03:03 pm

Some idiot sold you the arm used? Looks like a keeper.
neo

Thanks neobop.

neobop · « **Reply #19 on:** 4 Oct 2013, 03:26 pm »

Your welcome Roscoe. Just a little kidding to offset charming, funny, incredibly handsome et al.
We know you have a killer set-up, but I doubt if anyone knows you're also James Bond with a sense of humor.

Your secret's out.
neo