Tasebass

https://www.stereo.net.au/news/linn-launches-karousel-bearing-upgrade-for-lp12 Wonder if the bearing only works with the latest inner platter as Karousel is not sold as an independent item..... Tase.

...Thats what i would do....

...Interesting.... I'd say out of every 10 records I play 1 or 2 leave me underwhelmed.... Go figure!! Tase.

To quote @metal beat the manufacturer of the arm knows the alignment best....all thats needed is the above protractor ............ unless you want to play around with different alignments... Tase.

Haven't you got one of these then Chris..?? Unless you want to mess around with different alignments this is the way to go IMO... Can be had off the Bay too.. Tase

Two TT's.....and a pair of DSE"sssss ......which are singing their little hearts out....

Huh!!... Your amp and speakers are only going to reproduce whats fed to them...period.... Assuming your amp has a decent phono stage and if you want to stay with a DD TT I would recommend this.. Pioneer PLX 1000.. Ortofon 2M Black....( Bronze if you want to save a little ... Ortofon Headshell. Collaro Mat.. Don't skimp on the Mat....makes a real palpable improvement in SQ......ditch the stock felt one... The PLX 1000 and 2M bronze/Black pop up in the classifieds from time to time so keep your eyes out.. have fun and good luck Tase

I used a combination of WD40/acetones/(nail polish remover) with a wax and grease remover...which I let the bearing soak in for a day or two.... At the time there was no adverse reactions... cheers Tase.

....Yeah...makes me giggle........& its been a while so this ones a little overdue...maybe....

Your OC9 has an output voltage of .4 mv therefor is a Low Output Moving Coil ...LOMC... on your Project DS 60db will provide enough gain...or output voltage to your amplification....for LOMC's...... If you were using a Moving Magnet cartridge ...MM...the setting would be nearer 40db... The 47pf is the capacitance the cartridge "sees'.....this is a standard figure though some have 470pf.. 100 ohms is the resistance the cartridge "sees"...generally the higher the figure the "brighter" the sound which you may prefer... Have fun Tase.

...Difficult with our Univector Andy....or others with arm leads exiting from the top IMO...Unless your game moving very delicate wires that is... As you say best to use an arc protractor.......... in certain cases... Tase...

Had the chance to see them many times back in the 80's when living in the UK.. ...They toured extensively over the yeas and one of their hot spots was the NEC at Birmingham... "I'll see'em next time round"....said the Richard Head in Me.... Just gutted.. Tase.

@andyr..... This member should be able to point you in the right direction... ...and welcome aboard... Good luck Tase.

....and to all who are going through some awful challenges...

Not with an DV XV1s on the end of it....