On 10 Jul 2003 15:31:41 GMT, yves abourachid wrote:
I have the opportunity to buy a 2nd hand oracle delphi wo arm. (for 1400
euro in france)
Are there any points witch need special attention and do you think the price
is right (it's approx the same amount in USD)
What tone-arm is recommended for this tt
many thanks for your advices

I have a Delphi II, this model dates from around 1987. The price you
mention seems high for a TT of this age. I don't remember what price I paid
but it would not have been far off of that number, here on the US east coast.

There is an update kit you could get from Oracle that would renew the
springs, bearing oil and belt. The original belt completely dried out
around 10 years ago. The update kit is around USD150.

I only know the TT with my arm, a Zeta and have no idea on other arms with
this TT. The TT has served me very well. It sure looks great but looks don't
count, the sound does. The manufacturer had disappeared off the map for a
few years, I do not know the details, but has recently come back.