Recent content by ngowerjo

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    Replacing an SME tonearm on a 1974 Technics SL120

    Hi everyone. I installed a phono pre amp and all is now working fine. Huge thanks to you all for solving my problem. My son is very very happy!!
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    Replacing an SME tonearm on a 1974 Technics SL120

    Thanks guys - you'e all been an amazing help. I will order the preamp today and report back!!
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    Replacing an SME tonearm on a 1974 Technics SL120

    Thanks for the advice. I’ve done a bit of digging and the Cambridge Audio A1 amp came with a phono pre amp as an optional extra - my guess is my amp doesn’t have one, so on the basis of trying the cheapest fix first I may go for that. I know there will be a ton of (very valid!) opinions about...
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    Replacing an SME tonearm on a 1974 Technics SL120

    Hi - the amp is a Cambridge Audio A1 integrated amp. I have tried plugging into the aux/phono inout but have the same issue. I'm sorry but I'm not sure what the cartridge is, but at the risk of another irrelevant photo, here's a pic!! I understand what you are saying about a separate preamp...
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    Replacing an SME tonearm on a 1974 Technics SL120

    Hi everyone - thanks very much for all your thoughts. I wondered about the amp input being an issue so checked the same inputs with a different device - no issues there, but I am attaching a pic to show how I have it connected up to the amp. I have tried to capture some more pics too showing the...
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    Replacing an SME tonearm on a 1974 Technics SL120

    Hi everyone I recently inherited a Technics SL120 turntable from 1974 which is in great condition but there seems to be an issue with the output, which is quiet and very lacking in low end. The tonearm has an old SME connector on it, and it looks like it has seen better days - so it uses a...