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Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12530]

Fri, 09 September 2005 21:28

Chris Denyer
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Registered: May 2009

Esquire

I know that the RB300 arm is a mid mass arm, but I am not totally sure of the complience of this garrot cart.

Does anyone know whether these are a decent match? I have the rb300, and really want to try this cartridge, as I have heard great things about it.

Chris

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Re: Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12532 is a reply to message #12530]

Sat, 10 September 2005 13:12

Manualblock
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Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (13th Degree)

What makes this cartridge more appealing to you than; say a Denon or some other good medium mass compatible cartridge?

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Re: Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12533 is a reply to message #12532]

Sat, 10 September 2005 15:15

Chris Denyer
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Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Nothing really- apart from the fact my dealer sings it's praises, and some glowing reviews I have read.

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Re: Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12534 is a reply to message #12533]

Sat, 10 September 2005 18:31

Manualblock
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Illuminati (13th Degree)

Good a reason as any. The Garrott Bros. don't own this name anymore though; do they?

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Re: Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12535 is a reply to message #12534]

Sat, 10 September 2005 18:40

Chris Denyer
Messages: 9
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Hi manualblock,

Good question, and I am unable to answer it, I recently had a Koetsu cart retipped by the mob in Melbourne,I am not sure what name they go by-maybe Tivoli Hi Fi.And they did a super job too.

Chris

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Re: Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12536 is a reply to message #12535]

Sun, 11 September 2005 03:20

Manualblock
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Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (13th Degree)

Mind if I ask about what they charged for that service. I have a Fidelity Research I have always loved and it could do with a re-tip; I just never felt comfortable diving in.

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Re: Garrott Optim FGS + RB300- Compatible?? [message #12537 is a reply to message #12536]

Sun, 11 September 2005 04:04

Chris Denyer
Messages: 9
Registered: May 2009

Esquire

Not at all.
All up it cost me $715 Aust dollars.
They waived the $45 inspection fee when I went ahead with the re-tip.
Koetsu Surcharge-$330
MicroScanner II stylus $385

I can't quite put my finger on the subtle changes of cart since I have had it back, but I am very happy with their service.Took about a month to get it back.

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