Turntables Classics TournamentExcellent job!!Can you describe what differences you heard after the mod. I was considering doing this as well when it was suggested to me by dgarretson. Keep us informed of your progress. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchJloves,Bravo, good for you!!!!!Hey you have to post pics. I am sure I am not the only one that would like to see your tt. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchGood for you!I would suggest building a cabinet out of multiple materials with different densities using mechanical fasteners, making a tight bond. The joints have to be tight and the idead... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchMaxheadroom,Yes there are some vibrations transmitted to the 4X4 beams supporting the speakers and subwoofer. These beams are not coupled to the ceiling, only at the ends to my record rack and ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchDgarretson,I never thought of going that route. But it makes sense to me. Actually due to my current setup- primarily how my flywheel motor chassis is built I would probably need to fabrica... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Work in Progress---Does it ever stop???And I thought I was persistent.Very very nice!!Feels real good knowing it's your own baby!congratsPeter posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
TAD Atma-sphere TTWeights SoundsmithVery impressive system.I bet your tv is never on. I know mine is somewhere under a pile of records, but why even bother when our systems do so much more. Very nice rd! posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHey Dan I am with you all the way let's race!!!!By the way I am very happy with my VPI TNT suspended by steel cables. It is not very hard to achieve and I highly recommend it, but I need to men... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitVery nice system. I was considering the PS GCPH when shopping for a phono stage, especially for its balanced outputs. I could see why you are done with upgrading! It's a crazy hobby when the upgrad... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchOh I forgot to mention, I tried two different heights when mounting the magnets.The second height which brought the magnets closer to each other created a rumble in the low frequency which prob... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchSystem edited: Added the magnetic repulsion system to the turntable.So far as I can see, it didn't change things too much. That's a good thing though, I feel it has added a tiny bit of noise. N... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchAnother lesson I learned: adding weight to the platter makes a big difference, highly recommended!!!The bass is so much fuller and the imaging improves. Getting closer to that sound I heard at ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchWILL NOT BE UPGRADING FOR A VERY LONG TIME. FINALLY, FORGET MBL'S. AND THANK YOU TOM FOR HELPING OUT WITH THOSE TUBES. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchWOW is all I can say!!!The last addition (the acrylic donut filled with lead-shot and steel washers) brought out so much more from the grooves of the record. My system was already sounding so g... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Desperate to upgradeHi Henry,IMHO I would get the source right first. If you do then you can see what the rest of the equipment is doing. But without the right source how can you tell what the downstream equipment... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchSystem edited: Just about to install this 28.4 pound beast to the underside on my hr-x platter, can't to hear this new set-up! The machining was labor intensive, but good things come to those who w... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchSystem edited: Just added some pictures of simaudio amp and martinlogan sub. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchThanks for the nice words, I AM NUTS. At least I know it.Yes I am having a blast. My next step is to add some lead shot to the bottom of the main platter. I have the design in my head already i... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchDave,I would have liked to do away with the intermediary small flywheel but cannot figure out how I would drive the main platter without an oversized belt. Even if the belt existed I wonder if ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchBelts are vpi's. Would like to hear about your machining pulleys. Thanks for looking. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |