[mgsboedmisodpc2]

Has anyonne ever tried using a non well tempered Tonearm with the Well tempered classic square motor arm like say an Opera-Consonance T 988 9 inch tonerarm

[threadkiller]

Hi,
Not familiar with any. What used to happen sometimes is the reverse, people would use the WT arm on other tables-- the original arm.

[TerryO]

I'm wondering why anyone would want to use anything else on a Well Tempered TT. The arm is one of the real strengths of the whole design. It's rather unusual looking and it's unlike just about any other arm, but there aren't many that perform any better, or as well.

Best Regards,
TerryO

[threadkiller]

True.
Plus, they were really meant to be used together, as in the newer Amadeus.

[TerryO]

True.
Plus, they were really meant to be used together, as in the newer Amadeus.

I have the oldest "Amadeus," but you're correct, it's a completely integrated design, even down to the patented platter bearing.

Best Regards,
TerryO

[mgsboedmisodpc2]

"TerryO" wrote "I'm wondering why anyone would want to use anything else on a Well Tempered TT"

During Irene my well tempered classic with square motor table fell 5 feet from its wall mounted shelf where it had been for the lastg 18 months.  The table is up and running but the arm is no longer straight and the dust cover is still usalbe with out hing mounting points. The moderator offered a NOS arm but I decided against it currently. 

[threadkiller]

Should have taken him up on it.  Plus, he's probably giving it away.
Should reconsider.

[TerryO]

Should have taken him up on it.  Plus, he's probably giving it away.
Should reconsider.

Same here!

Best Regards,
TerryO

[mgsboedmisodpc2]

According to Grant Fidelity one could purchase an Opera supplied arm board and using a Mounting distance of 214mm mount the Opera Consonance T988 on to a Well Tempered Classic turntable.  This option I also decided against.

[threadkiller]

As would I.