| Upgrades to your current arm are available at the
rates shown below. We have commented on the significance of the
upgrades and the main feature upgrades involved. |
MK2 UPGRADE
The MK2 upgrade has astonished users who have upgraded to it and has to rate as one of the best value upgrades available. The arm tube is changed in this upgrade which means a complete rebuild. Simply send the arm back to us or your dealer and we will ensure a turn around of less than a week under normal circumstances.
| MK2 UPGRADE | Silver |
Encounter |
Illustrious |
Conqueror |
| MK1 TO MK2 UPGRADE PRICE | £150 |
£150 |
£300 |
£300 |
| Performance increase | massive |
massive |
massive |
massive |
| Feature upgrades | MK2 arm tube |
MK2 arm tube |
MK2 high torsion arm tube |
MK2 high torsion arm tube |
MK3 ModelThe MK3 model has more significant effects on some arms than others in the range. Generaly almost every part in the arm is replaced. The dual pivot and integral vta has meant a complete evolution of most parts hence the value is higher. The table below outlines the expected performance increase along with the new features of the model. The MK1 and MK2 cannot be upgraded to MK3. |
||||
| MK3 UPGRADE | Silver |
Encounter |
Illustrious |
Conqueror |
| Performance increase MK 1 to MK2 |
massive |
massive |
massive |
massive |
| Performance increase Mk 2 to Mk3 |
worthwhile |
seriously worthwhile |
seriously worthwhile |
high |
| MK3 Features |
improved arm tube |
dual pivot bearing & new yoke integral VTA adjuster Curved finger lift on headshell New stub & counterweight |
dual pivot bearing & new yoke integral VTA adjuster Curved finger lift on headshell Polished arm plate New stub & counterweight |
dual pivot bearing & new yoke integral VTA adjuster Curved finger lift on headshell Polished arm plate New stub & counterweight Special low resonance arm tube |
How to identify MK1, MK2 & Mk3 arms
If you are uncertain what version of arm you have the following features make easy identification possible
MK1 and Mk 2 arms
Mk 1 arms do not have a dowel pin as shown in the photo - this is the definitive difference. MK2 versions are available for the Silver, Encounter, illustrious, Conqueror |
 |
Mk 3 arm tubes can be lifted by nearly 1mm in the bearing house due to the fact that there is no conventional gimball bearing on the horizontal axle. Another distinguishing feature is the integral vta adjuster wheel shown opposite. MK3 versions are available for Encounter, illustrious, Conqueror. MK3 Silver arms all have serial number over 1000 - Note all arms prior to 10 May 2007 do not have serial numbers. |
 |
| Enterprise - Serial number 1058 and above have additional rigid internal damping 02/07/2007 | |