Just a question as I am also interested in this arm. If the Glanz headshell seems to be one of the best, if not « the » best with this arm, did anyone of you tried the Wally fulcrum and so having a way to adjust azimuth ?
Probably it’s a silly question as the contact of the cart would be done against the Wally and not the headshell itself.
It seems Glanz is launching 124 S upgrade with different mods in it. Did any knows about it ?
The Glanz MH-124S has been replaced by the MH-1200S, with a modest price increase. Glanz's website still shows the MH-124S but it is no longer available (distributors and dealers were notified some months ago). The design changes over the MH-124S mostly concern the end stub and counterweight, which is now heavier but slimmer so that it can be positioned closer to the pivot. Whether that matters with such a high mass arm is a moot point but sometimes a slight reduction in effective mass from doing so is useful.
With a suitably low compliance cartridge, the Glanz is still the best tonearm that I've heard
For me, it's Miyajima - either Shilabe or the Saboten L. But, the Glanz does make even lowly Ortofon SPUs sound much more 'expensive', which means it lets the traditional SPU virtues of tonal color, musical expression and dynamics shine out, while taming the often raucous nature of these cartridges.
I'm currently using a ZYX Universe II with excellent results. ZYX is not a low compliance cartridge, but it sounds amazing. Also have used it with Gold Note Tuscany and modded Denon 103R with a Musikraft shell. Overall, the arm works with most cartridges - setup is key as well.
I’m using a Koetsu coralstone diamond and or a Urushi vermillion with really excellent results, couldn’t be happier.
i also upgraded the phonocable from the blue Glanz to a Stealth Helios - amazing
i had toyed with changing my other arm, Brinkmann 12.1, but right now with my Etsuro Bordeaux it’s sounding fantastic.
im sure that the Bordeaux would also sound amazing in the Glanz also….
I'm using the 10 inch version, and can report it's an excellent match for low and medium compliance mc cartridges. Stunning with a Sumile, and brings out the best in SPUs.
I perservered with the supplied cable (a black 'generic' one) for quite a while, but it was clearly hobbling the performance. The Ikeda cable turned out to be a great match, clearly in another league to the supplied one.
I never understood why Ortofon did not follow up the wonderful SPU Century with a regular product - perhaps SPUs are just too 'niche' to justify the time involved with 3D printing the metal shells. The Century, for me at least, wedded all the best virtues of other SPUs and amplified them.
I am a dealer and plan on getting a DS cartridge in sometime in the second quarter. It will be a very interesting to see the results. My demo arm is a MH-1200
I have a general question with respect to attaching the counterweight to an MH-124S arm. There are no specific instructions so I presumed the weight would simply screw on. The rear arm tube has a pin approximately in the center of its length and the counterweight is a three piece assembly - an internally threaded inner sleeve (threads sized to receive the armtube pin) this sleeve is attached to a calibrated end piece which should be close to the pivot; these two pieces then slide into the main weight itself and the inner sleeve is secured to the weight with a set screw. Should be simple but it won't go.
The question is, does the rear arm tube need to be removed so that the counterweight assembly is slid on from the pivot end?
No, it doesn’t need to be removed so it’s just a matter of figuring how how to get it on. When you say “it won’t go” what exactly do you mean? The arm tube pin pushes in to be flush with the tube if it’s a matter of getting past that point.
The Glanz MH-124S has been replaced by the MH-1200S, with a modest price increase. Glanz's website still shows the MH-124S but it is no longer available (distributors and dealers were notified some months ago). The design changes over the MH-124S mostly concern the end stub and counterweight, which is now heavier but slimmer so that it can be positioned closer to the pivot. Whether that matters with such a high mass arm is a moot point but sometimes a slight reduction in effective mass from doing so is useful.
With a suitably low compliance cartridge, the Glanz is still the best tonearm that I've heard
In my research of the Glanz tonearms, I found out that the MH-1200s arm now has an adjustment for azimuth which was lacking in the previous MH-124S version. There is now a "tilt adjustment screw" at the end of arm tube just behind the locking collar which allows for azimuth alignment.
Now that the azimuth can now be adjusted in the MH-1200S, it is not necessary to use another headshell which has adjustable azimuth (unless it sounds better). For example, has anyone compared the performance of the stock Glanz headshell with the Arche especially as it pertains to Koetsu cartridges?
In my research of the Glanz tonearms, I found out that the MH-1200s arm now has an adjustment for azimuth which was lacking in the previous MH-124S version. There is now a "tilt adjustment screw" at the end of arm tube just behind the locking collar which allows for azimuth alignment.
Now that the azimuth can now be adjusted in the MH-1200S, it is not necessary to use another headshell which has adjustable azimuth (unless it sounds better). For example, has anyone compared the performance of the stock Glanz headshell with the Arche especially as it pertains to Koetsu cartridges?
Glanz arms at all price points have always had this azimuth adjustment at the end of the arm tube, allowing the headshell collet to rotate slightly. The MH-1200S is no different from the old MH-124S in that respect.
Different headshells have different masses and acoustic properties, so all will sound different; and yes, you can find a headshell that will better the stock Glanz headshell, but that's not to say that the stock item is poor - it's actually pretty good. The Arche is good, but punishingly expensive. My own favorite headshell is the Ikeda IS-2T which has a beautifully machined - and solid as a rock- stainless steel bayonet that allows a small degree of fore/aft adjustment as well as azimuth.
Glanz arms at all price points have always had this azimuth adjustment at the end of the arm tube, allowing the headshell collet to rotate slightly. The MH-1200S is no different from the old MH-124S in that respect.
Different headshells have different masses and acoustic properties, so all will sound different; and yes, you can find a headshell that will better the stock Glanz headshell, but that's not to say that the stock item is poor - it's actually pretty good. The Arche is good, but punishingly expensive. My own favorite headshell is the Ikeda IS-2T which has a beautifully machined - and solid as a rock- stainless steel bayonet that allows a small degree of fore/aft adjustment as well as azimuth.
Shuggie,
I must be confused. I’ve read multiple reviews of the Glanz arms (Tone magazine (124S), 6moons Audio (124SX), Dagogo (1200S) and ptAudio (124S Premium) and they all state that the Glanz arms do not have azimuth adjustment. Richard Mak did mention in his ptAudio 124S Premium review that the SME-type headshell connection has a bit of free play (about 1 to 2 degrees) which might be enough to make an adjustment for azimuth.
Be that as it may, there is now a provision for adjusting azimuth in the MH1200S.
Thanks for your comments regarding the stock Glanz headshell and your recommendation of the Ikeda IS-2T headshell.
Regarding the Ikeda headshell, are you referring to the ones with a titanium connector/bayonet (e.g. IS-2T W) and aluminum body or the one with a stainless steel body (IS-2T SS) that is 4x the price?
Shuggie,
I must be confused. I’ve read multiple reviews of the Glanz arms (Tone magazine (124S), 6moons Audio (124SX), Dagogo (1200S) and ptAudio (124S Premium) and they all state that the Glanz arms do not have azimuth adjustment. Richard Mak did mention in his ptAudio 124S Premium review that the SME-type headshell connection has a bit of free play (about 1 to 2 degrees) which might be enough to make an adjustment for azimuth.
Be that as it may, there is now a provision for adjusting azimuth in the MH1200S.
Thanks for your comments regarding the stock Glanz headshell and your recommendation of the Ikeda IS-2T headshell.
Regarding the Ikeda headshell, are you referring to the ones with a titanium connector/bayonet (e.g. IS-2T W) and aluminum body or the one with a stainless steel body (IS-2T SS) that is 4x the price?
1 to 2 degrees adjustment at the headshell collet after releasing the securing screw is usually enough, but there is also azimuth adjustment of the entire arm tube as it meets the bearing yoke - the Glanz instruction manual covers all adjustments, including that one which is a bit fiddly, and maybe best left to the dealer.
I do mean the regular aluminum body, stainless steel connector IS-2T, which is available in silver or black finish, costing £275 here in the UK. I have not tried any more expensive versions of this headshell, nor am I interested in doing so. The regular IS-2T looks like this:
1 to 2 degrees adjustment at the headshell collet after releasing the securing screw is usually enough, but there is also azimuth adjustment of the entire arm tube as it meets the bearing yoke - the Glanz instruction manual covers all adjustments, including that one which is a bit fiddly, and maybe best left to the dealer.
I do mean the regular aluminum body, stainless steel connector IS-2T, which is available in silver or black finish, costing £275 here in the UK. I have not tried any more expensive versions of this headshell, nor am I interested in doing so. The regular IS-2T looks like this:
Shuggie,
Thanks for clarifying the specific Ikeda headshell model you recommend as well as the great pictures. Much appreciated. They're also available in gold, polished chrome and stainless steel.
