Turn Tables ~ Around and Around We Go, Where We Stop Everyone Knows - At The Music...

[Robin]

I've seen some of the most beautiful turn tables lately. I plan to have one someday and a new record collection as well...

Here is a real killer diller... :D

[Robin]

Music Hall has a wide selection of great TT's... :D

[Robin]

These guys have been around a while (no pun in tended)... :D

[Robin]

Old Classy cool... ;)

[Rik_Rankin]

I have the ring clamp too which is not pictured here :D

[aliveatfive]

Here's my SME 10 with Graham tonearm and Shelter 90x cartridge:

[Robin]

aliveatfive,

Your TT with Graham tone arm looks awesome. :) How does it sound?

[Robin]

I have the ring clamp too which is not pictured here :D
Rik,

Excellent TT... :D I'll bet you have a wonderful record collection as well... ;)

[aliveatfive]

Robin -

I really like the way the SME sounds. I used to have a VPI HW19 IV (it currently resides in a living-room system) that also sounded good, but this one sounds better. I've got to say that it's probably overpriced. (However, it is made in jolly old England.)

[MiTT]

I have the ring clamp too which is not pictured here :D
Rik; me too! No ring clamp on mine though...

[MiTT]

The turntable I dream realistically about... the VPI HRX

[MiTT]

And the turntable I dream more unrealistically about the Rockport Syetem III Sirius - a cool $74,000.00!

[MiTT]

Here's a better picture of the Rockport Sirius in some lucky b*$^#ds system with some EMM digital equipment and a daRTzeel pre-amp....

[MiTT]

And here's my new baby.
Very cool! How long have you had it? I first saw the Teres turntables at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest two years ago. They are simply STUNNING in appearance and the way they present music.

Lucky you, enjoy!

Here's one of their other models on a stand of their own design and manufacture as well from the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. The picture doesn't do it justice - it was beautiful...

[MiTT]

Here's the incredible Walker Proscenium... also from the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest

[Spike]

For those old enough to recall the Micro Seiki name, here is the classic 8000 series.

Spike

[Spike]

And another view of the Micro Seiki

Spike

[jhorowitz128]

Very cool! How long have you had it? I first saw the Teres turntables at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest two years ago. They are simply STUNNING in appearance and the way they present music.

Lucky you, enjoy!

Here's one of their other models on a stand of their own design and manufacture as well...


I've had it 1 week tomorrow. Am still playing with the set-up.

[Robin]

;) Vector L Turn Table...

[Robin]

Super Cool Master Reference TT... :D

[Robin]

:) Gyro has some awesome TT's... ;)

[Robin]

Wonderful Technodec TT's... :D

[Robin]

Exotic Das Laufwerk TT's... Oh Baby!! :D

[Robin]

:) Pluto TT's Really Rock Out... :p

[Robin]

Pluto's #12 is looks to be real incredible... ;)

[Robin]

Superduper Scheu TT... :p

[Robin]

:o Sorry I did it again... Please disregard the above photo... It's a friend of a friend..., anyway, without further adoo here's the Furutec DeMag TT... :D

[Robin]

;) Fantastic looking TT... :D

[Rik_Rankin]

Rik,

Excellent TT... :D I'll bet you have a wonderful record collection as well... ;)
I have about 6000 Lps vs 2000 cds/sacds. I still prefer the analog format and the 12.5 arm helps tracking throughout the record

[Rik_Rankin]

Rik; me too! No ring clamp on mine though...
I started off with an extended Aries with the 12.5 arm. I had the same platter as you. I changed to the acrylic platter because I wanted the ring clamp and also changed to the lower rpm motor with the bigger pully. With that plus the use of the ring clamp, I couldn't use the plastic motor cover which I didn't like anyway. Does it sound better with the acrylic platter? Absolutely not!!! If I had to do it again, I would have left it alone. The only reason they changed to that newer platter was because it costs VPI less money for those, not because it's better. It's sounds a liitle more lively, but the bass was deeper, more solid and more focused before. If you are thinking about spending money for a change, leave it alone. You will also find that "panel magic" sold at home depot will make your platter look like new if it dries out and gets spotty.

[Spike]

Around the 1985 timeframe, a co-worker of mine had told me about Finial Technology being a local company which she has made a small investment in. At the time, Finial had a revolutionary idea of the Laser Turntable in the midst of the CeeDee (digital) revolution. It's now 20+ years later and I'm glad that the Laser Turntable is still alive and doing well :)

Spike

[lugano]

... The Transrotors ! (visit www.transrotor.de for more pix)

[Rik_Rankin]

Around the 1985 timeframe, a co-worker of mine had told me about Finial Technology being a local company which she has made a small investment in. At the time, Finial had a revolutionary idea of the Laser Turntable in the midst of the CeeDee (digital) revolution. It's now 20+ years later and I'm glad that the Laser Turntable is still alive and doing well :)

Spike
This unit has been a bit of a marketing disaster. First, it received some negative reviews because the records must be 100% clean with a vacuum record cleaning machine and their were serious questions regarding the price/performance ratio. Also, the distributors changed and there are still repair issues (it has to go back to Japan). The product was really trashed by the absolute sound and they never discuss it.

[Robin]

... The Transrotors ! (visit www.transrotor.de for more pix)
lugano,

Transrotors almost don't even look like phonographs... :eek: Transrotors could be just a half dozen pieces of shinny metal put next to each other... They look so cool. :)

[Rik_Rankin]

Rik; me too! No ring clamp on mine though...
Mitt,
You might try one of the new black belts from VPI. It doesn't require talc on it and it won't squeal when you are starting the the platter like yours does when it gets dry. :D

[lugano]

lugano,

Transrotors almost don't even look like phonographs..

here's a better view of the big boy...

[lugano]

hundreds of naked models at this link:

http://digilander.libero.it/bellocaddo/turntablesgallery.htm

[Robin]

hundreds of naked models at this link:

http://digilander.libero.it/bellocaddo/turntablesgallery.htm
lugano,

Wonderful site! Thanks for sharing... :D

[MiTT]

Mitt,
You might try one of the new black belts from VPI. It doesn't require talc on it and it won't squeal when you are starting the the platter like yours does when it gets dry. :D
Rik, it is about time I look into a new belt, I've had the same one for about 6 years now. I will check out one of the black ones you recommend.

I never have had any of the squeal you mentioned, but it is always pretty dry here in Colorado :D

[garmtz]

http://my.hifi.nl/userimages/uid1117_606aff338f6fa4fd68572bb61828647a.jpg

My own turntable. I think the Michell models are still one of the best looking tables around. I really like the industrial look, I don't like the 'wood' look of some tables at all. Also, I don't like the acrylic extravaganza of Clearaudio.

This one is also really, really good (oop now):

http://www.savantaudio.com/referett.jpg

Goldmund Reference

[Robin]

Need I say more the Symposium Ultimate TT is as incredible as it is unusual. :D

[Robin]

Symposium has it all going on... :p :D

[Robin]

Caliburn TT's can make your ML's sing... :p :)

[patlad]

are you going to have a "bath wine"???? LOL

[Robin]

Acoustic Signature TT looks inviting as well... ;)

[Robin]

Does it get any more pretty.... :D

[Robin]

Crystal clear beauty - Arco Platter... :)

[Robin]

Gorgeous TT accessories... :D

[Robin]

Sure it's expensive but used it's only $14K. I just love those usual feet on the TT. :)

[Robin]

Looks like the Once TT's could get the job done. ;)

[Peter Hogan]

Here's one for your consideration...

Rockport Review (http://stereophile.com/turntables/258/)

Peter

[Robin]

Peter,

The Rockport looks really amazing. :D It's gotta be one of the most expensive sa well at $74,000.00 (USD)... :eek1: :D

[Robin]

:drool: TT wonder Rossner & Sohn GML30+SI1.... Absolutely Amazing TT.:D

[Robin]

I did not know Thorens made TT's with matterial like this very unusually designed TT...:D

:D I give you the Thorens - Concrete...

[Robin]

:D The Funk Firm TT... Too Cool. :clap:

[Robin]

Transrotor has got a beauty TT... :D

[Beat_Dominator]

I want an SME so bad http://www.caraudio.com/forum/images/smilies/crying.gif

[risabet]

http://www.avidhifi.co.uk/images/acutusref.jpg The only thing stopping me is the circa $18000 price tag. The Avid Acutus Reference!

[Robin]

This is the newest CES 2007 Numark ~ x2 Hybrid TT... :D Very interesting...;)

[Robin]

This is yet another brand new TT from the CES 2007 Las Vegas show. :cheers: The Transrotor Artus TT weighs in at 1/4 ton. :wow: The heavest TT I have ever heard or see. Naturally it costs $30K as well...;)

[twich54]

This is the newest CES 2007 Numark ~ x2 Hybrid TT... :D Very interesting...;)


For the aspiring "disc jockey" at prom nite maybe ! But trust me Robin.......... if like prior offerings, it's a piece of junk !!

[Robin]

Wow! :wow: :clap: What and amazing functional work of art. This TT and stand are simply gorgeous... :D Check out the Lenco MultiArm also the Plinth 3... :p

[Robin]

Incredible DIY ~ TT... :D OMG..., I have never seen anything quite like this DIY ~ TT beauty...:drool:

[MiTT]

Wow! :wow: :clap: What and amazing functional work of art. This TT and stand are simply gorgeous... :D Check out the Lenco MultiArm also the Plinth 3... :p

Robin, this is just beautiful - love the craftsmanship. I think I soiled myself when I saw it!

The second DIY one is also interesting, but not up to the level of the first one. Looks like the second one is utilizing 3 of the VPI HRX Motor/Flywheel modules!!! Quite a few $'s tied up in that one...

[Robin]

:wow: Check out this custom-built Phono-stage set-up paired with Theta Digital processor and source... :banana: Really unique, I must say... :D

[Robin]

:D This TT is simply beautiful but I couldn't find the name of it... :D Does anyone happen to know the name of this TT?

[Robin]

This DIY ~ TT has the added feature of being as solid as a concrete block... :p Too cool... and very fashionable as well. I just wonder how it functions / performs as a TT...? :D

[risabet]

:D This TT is simply beautiful but I couldn't find the name of it... :D Does anyone happen to know the name of this TT? Kuzma Stabi TT. A paltry $28,500 w/Airline arm.

[MiTT]

Kuzma Stabi TT. A paltry $28,500 w/Airline arm.

Yep, risabet is correct. He surely knows his analog! :cheers:

Funny that they're not running that Kuzma Airline tangent tracking arm though?

[Robin]

Kuzma Stabi TT. A paltry $28,500 w/Airline arm.
Robert and Tim,

Thank you! It answers a lot of questions... I have heard their is quite an analog / phono following in Japan. Beautiful TT:D

Thanks again guys...

[Robin]

Wow! :D What an incredible TT ($13K), arm ($3.5K) and carterage ($2.5K) set-up ~ The Brinkman Balance looks to have it all goin' on... ;) Especially with a wonderful looking ~ Frank Schroder arm ($3.5K).

[MiTT]

I submit the amazing ClearAudio Master Solution for your pleasure...

[Robin]

Tim,

I likie the ClearAudio Master Solution... :cheers: I love how wonderfully it is balanced on those precession machined legs. :D It looks like the arm is tipped-up, to show off the TT platter more, for the photo? :p

[Robin]

:) The SOTA Nova TT looks soooo wonderful in Brids-eye-maple... Marvelous, simply marvelous darling... :D

[Statman]

La Luce TT


http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8967/lalucettbq2.jpg


http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2996/laluceinsigniaej9.jpg

[Statman]

You choose?


http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6749/analoganddigitalgd1.jpg

[twich54]

You choose?


http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6749/analoganddigitalgd1.jpg



I did !! VPI, thank you very much !

[tonyc]

All this turntable talk is really getting me going! And my VPI 19 IV has been discontinued. I am thinking about a new VPI but I am having trouble deciding which model. My local dealer only has the Scoutmaster and Superscoutmaster. I'd really like to hear the Aries and TNT since I want a beautiful black turntable to match the rest of my equipment. Do any Texans out there know of a dealer within driving distance of Dallas who stocks both?

[twich54]

Tony, Can't speak for Texas, but Jason @ The Elusive Disc (765-608-5340) is a good guy to talk to and their pricing is very competitive. I think I can speak for Tim (MiTT) in saying we are both more than happy with our Aries tables.

[twich54]

Model 320, this beauty comes with a 37lb platter made up of exotic hardwoods and filled with lead shot. The featured Schroder reference tonearm brings the tally up to a cool 11k !

[Robin]

Dave,

:D The Teres Audio 320 is gorgeous for sure but check-out this Pulto Audio 10A with the Pluto 9A tonearm... :p

[Robin]

These tonearms look too cool... :cheers:

[Robin]

:D T Hi-Fi's Morsiani TT is just stunningly gorgeous...:D

[Robin]

:p If it is possible to create a more lovely TT, I guess it would be T Hi-Fi's Simonazzi TT..., Wow! it looks great. :D

[Robin]

:D TW Akustik makes very astonishingly beautiful TT's as well... :p They have been making the Falcon and Raven for years...:D

[Robin]

:drool: The amazingly uncompromizing Kuzma Reference XL ~ TT...:drool:

[Robin]

:D Marvelous looking Simply Physics TT... :p

[Robin]

This beautiful Marantz 15S1 TT is a beauty. :D I even like the oak custom made stand as well. :cheers:

[Robin]

:D This is an unusual TT design by Acoustic Signature ~ The Final Tool Mk II... :D

[Beat_Dominator]

I read the article in TAS recently about the Avid Actus 'table.... I like their aproach to TT design :)

http://www.noteworthyaudio.co.uk/avid_dynavector.jpg

[Robin]

I read the article in TAS recently about the Avid Actus 'table.... I like their aproach to TT design
BD,

I likie this TT'ie..... :D :p :D

[Beat_Dominator]

You cannot have it!!!! It's MINE!! :D

[Robin]

Wowers! :wow: :drool: This Acoustic Signature MK III Reference ~ TT is at the pinicale of the Acoustic line of beautiful TT's and I can see why... :drool:

[Kenscollick]

you can have this one for a few cents less than A Hundred Grand

[Robin]

Ken,

Yes, that is a beautiful TT set-up... :D

How about this more encomonically affordable, Wilson Benesch Act 2 ~ TT... :D It could be with-in reach to buy someday... Pretty awesome graphite tone arm as well, don't you think? ;)

[risabet]

Ken,

Yes, that is a beautiful TT set-up... :D

How about this more encomonically affordable, Wilson Benesch Act 2 ~ TT... :D It could be with-in reach to buy someday... Pretty awesome graphite tone arm as well, don't you think? ;)

That TA is actually a carbon fiber composite. Very inert and well damped, CF makes an excellent TA

[Robin]

That TA is actually a carbon fiber composite. Very inert and well damped, CF makes an excellent TA
Robert,

That is good to know... Thank you. :D

I just wish I had a TT to attach a carbon fiber composite tone arm on to... :o

[Robin]

:drool: This is an astoundingly gorgeous Avid - Acutus TT, only $13K (new). It looks like a whriling piece of wonder. Delightful to the eye & ear, never mind the DCS gear underneath the Avid - TT... :drool:

[nsgarch]

:drool: This is an astoundingly gorgeous Avid - Acutus TT, only $13K (new). It looks like a whriling piece of wonder. Delightful to the eye & ear, never mind the DCS gear underneath the Avid - TT... :drool:

Obviously belongs to a person with more money than brains :eek1:

[twich54]

Obviously belongs to a person with more money than brains :eek1:


Yes, and lets not forget how usless the 'chrome' look is.....just like a stainless steel "frig" , shows every finger print and smudge mark !!

[Diamonds]

Obviously belongs to a person with more money than brains :eek1:

Here is his system. Not my favorite looking system.

[Dreamer]

Yes, and lets not forget how usless the 'chrome' look is.....just like a stainless steel "frig" , shows every finger print and smudge mark !!

But you must consider that anyone with the scratch to buy a $14k TT probably has a VERY well-trained maid to clean, dust, and polish twice a week...

--Richard

[Jeff Zaret]

I hope the maid wears a really nice outfit too. :D

I wonder if she will come to my house too?:rolleyes:


Jeff:cool:

[risabet]

I hope the maid wears a really nice outfit too. :D

I wonder if she will come to my house too?:rolleyes:


Jeff:cool:

Only if you can afford the TT:D

[risabet]

Here is his system. Not my favorite looking system.

He should be ashamed. Putting a suspended table on a stack of components is a CRIME. Never mind the fact that he is getting only 50-70% of the table's potential he needs a dedicated TT stand.. I would happily take it off his hands and give it a proper, dedicated home.

[Diamonds]

He should be ashamed. Putting a suspended table on a stack of components is a CRIME. Never mind the fact that he is getting only 50-70% of the table's potential he needs a dedicated TT stand.. I would happily take it off his hands and give it a proper, dedicated home.

Not cool!! I like to add lots of vibration to all my equipment. It make your stuff sound ever so sweet.

[Dreamer]

He should be ashamed. Putting a suspended table on a stack of components is a CRIME.

Unfortunately, being stupid is no longer illegal in most industrialized nations. If it were, about 50% of the general population would be in jail, and about 75% of the folks in the top income bracket would be in maximum security facilities, because of their egregious level of stupidity...

This system photo just proves my theory. Money and success does not buy intelligence or signify competence. In fact a good argument can be made, based on real-world observations, that the opposite is true--that monetary success is inversely proportionate to intelligence, as a general rule. Really smart, really rich people are actually the exception, not the rule. :think:

Cases in point: Nikolai Tesla died a relatively poor and obscure man and almost nobody knows who won the most recent Nobel Prize in Physics, but G.W. Bush is president of the USA and the Hilton sisters have shoes and jewelry worth more than the GNP of some third-world nations... :rolleyes:

--Richard

[Peter Hogan]

He should be ashamed. Putting a suspended table on a stack of components is a CRIME.

There was someone who actually put his turntable on top of his subwoofer!!! When I pointed out to him that this was probably not the wisest choice, he went on to say that the sub did not vibrate (!!!), and that it was just fine there. Rather than start a big arguement, I simply ignored him, and let him continue to believe that the world is flat...

Peter

[MotorToad]

In fact a good argument can be made, based on real-world observations, that the opposite is true--that monetary success is inversely proportionate to intelligence, as a general rule. Really smart, really rich people are actually the exception, not the rule. :think:
--RichardWhen I was a repair tech for a home/commercial security company I met a lot of recently wealthy people. After so much exposure to this, like seeing a woman driving a new Mercedes S class argue with a clerk over a 12¢ error in the change she received (I gave her a quarter and told her to get the %^*@ out of the line :D), and so much pondering how these people were able to make money I've come to a conclusion. Being stupid means a reduced awareness in the risks of business and an increased awareness of the needs of the real source for making money in the consumer economy: stupid people. It certainly doesn't apply to all wealthy people, but it does at least explain rich idiots. It also emphasizes the main problem (as I see it) in the modern world: it's too difficult for stupid people to remove themselves from the gene pool. I am against safety warning labels and helmet laws. :)

As for the TT, so long as there are nice things in the world these things will be purchased by those that have no idea how or why they're nice, only that the magazine said so; and it costs more than Bubba's Technic next door.

[discocarp]

It also emphasizes the main problem (as I see it) in the modern world: it's too difficult for stupid people to remove themselves from the gene pool. I am against safety warning labels and helmet laws.

ROFLMAO. :haha1:

[lugano]

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[slowGEEZR]

But you must consider that anyone with the scratch to buy a $14k TT probably has a VERY well-trained maid to clean, dust, and polish twice a week...

--Richard

I hope! My maid dusted my turntable and bent the cantilever on my Aurum Beta S cartridge! I got the company to reimburse me, but now I put the stylus protector on it whenever the maid comes over and put a sign right in front of it to not clean. In fact, I don't let her clean the system at all.
- Steve

[MiTT]

I hope! My maid dusted my turntable and bent the cantilever on my Aurum Beta S cartridge! I got the company to reimburse me, but now I put the stylus protector on it whenever the maid comes over and put a sign right in front of it to not clean. In fact, I don't let her clean the system at all.
- Steve

Sounds to me like the maid deserves a proper spanking! :eek:

[kach22i]

The only North American dealer for this table, so I'll post the information.

Avaliable at:
http://www.paragonsns.com/
4997 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 662-3595
Fax: (734) 662-7585

[Pcar928fan]

I hope! My maid dusted my turntable and bent the cantilever on my Aurum Beta S cartridge! I got the company to reimburse me, but now I put the stylus protector on it whenever the maid comes over and put a sign right in front of it to not clean. In fact, I don't let her clean the system at all.
- Steve

2X that... Well, I can't be sure if it was her or if it was me! It was many years ago and so I bought a new Rega Exact and ALWAYS use the stylus guard on it now! I hot glued a twist tie from a bread bag to the plastic cover and when I put it on I just wrap the ends around the tone arm and it stays in place nicely and keeps the $600 cart safe! That was an expensive lesson!

[Pcar928fan]

Sounds to me like the maid deserves a proper spanking! :eek:

That depends on what she looks like... I would NOT want to do that to my house keeper, nor most that I have seen/met over the years!!! :eek:

[Beat_Dominator]

This is one of the coolest 'tables I have seen recently :)

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1182038329

[Pcar928fan]

This is one of the coolest 'tables I have seen recently :)

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1182038329

Very interesting! Pretty dang expensive too! I wonder if it is old or new. It looks so good it could be brand new, but it sure does not follow the current style of TT's that you see coming out... More like stuff you would see in the '80's, not to mention that is when Nak was BIG!

[risabet]

Very interesting! Pretty dang expensive too! I wonder if it is old or new. It looks so good it could be brand new, but it sure does not follow the current style of TT's that you see coming out... More like stuff you would see in the '80's, not to mention that is when Nak was BIG!

Definitely from the late 80s, early 90s. The Dragon would swing out a little tonearm into the leadout groove area and measure the eccentricity of the album. It would then offset the platter the correct amount thereby eliminating any wow caused by record eccentricity. Pitches were absolutely, perfectly stable, as was imaging.

[Pcar928fan]

Definitely from the late 80s, early 90s. The Dragon would swing out a little tonearm into the leadout groove area and measure the eccentricity of the album. It would then offset the platter the correct amount thereby eliminating any wow caused by record eccentricity. Pitches were absolutely, perfectly stable, as was imaging.

Risabet, thanks for the history lesson, I knew you would know all about it! Very cool info! That is something. Did Nak call all their top products Dragon? I remember a cassette deck that was called the Dragon too and it was really something... Or maybe I am just confused again.

[lugano]

[QUOTE=Pcar928fan;44876Did Nak call all their top products Dragon? I remember a cassette deck that was called the Dragon too and it was really something... Or maybe I am just confused again.[/QUOTE]

The Naka Dragon was indeed a wonderful tape deck, but the flagship was the 1000ZXL...

[Robin]

This is one of the coolest 'tables I have seen recently :)

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1182038329
BD,

It looks brand new. :D I like the styling and the quality fit and finish of this one... :drool: I'll have to check into this further... ;)

[risabet]

Risabet, thanks for the history lesson, I knew you would know all about it! Very cool info! That is something. Did Nak call all their top products Dragon? I remember a cassette deck that was called the Dragon too and it was really something... Or maybe I am just confused again.

To the best of my knowledge they did call their TOTL items Dragons. The cassette deck had automatically adjustable heads to minimize azimuth error for peak high freq. response. Both the TT and the deck were amazing pieces of engineering though very expensive at the time.

[Robin]

I surfed and found a some rather interesting information about this (post 1983) company, which manufactured casset decks and TT's... No longer in exsistance but they were great:cheers: :


http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1464098



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakamichi



Wonderful electronic workmanship... ;)

[Robin]

This is just a silly, funny actual working 'Lego' TT... :D

[Robin]

:p Heavy duty with loads of metal involved... :D This Vinyl Tourist's TT must be incredibly stable. ;) I just can't fingure-out what all those pressure gauges are used for? :confused:

[Robin]

This is a conversation starter that's for sure... ;) Very unusual vertically designed TT. :D I am not sure what year this TT was made or by whom? :confused:

[Robin]

:drool: :D This White and Gold seporates designed style DaVinci Audio Labs TT is simply stunningly beautiful... :D:drool:

[Jeff Zaret]

I surfed and found a some rather interesting information about this (post 1983) company, which manufactured casset decks and TT's... No longer in exsistance but they were great:cheers: :


http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1464098



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakamichi



Wonderful electronic workmanship... ;)

Gee, have two Nakamichi cassette decks sitting in a cabinet not doing anything.One is from that era of around 1973 it is a 700 II and the other is a bit newer a CR2A:eek:

Jeff:cool:

[DTB300]

Gee, have two Nakamichi cassette decks sitting in a cabinet not doing anything.One is from that era of around 1973 it is a 700 II and the other is a bit newer a CR2A:eek:
Nakamichi decks were great for the day. Everyone wanted to own a Dragon.

[aliveatfive]

:p Heavy duty with loads of metal involved... :D This Vinyl Tourist's TT must be incredibly stable. ;) I just can't fingure-out what all those pressure gauges are used for? :confused:

Air pressure is used for 2 different functions on some tts. 1. - to hold the record to the platter and flatten it, or 2. - to move the tangential tracking tonearm across the record. Some contemporary tt manufacturers still use either or both of these techniques.

[risabet]

Air pressure is used for 2 different functions on some tts. 1. - to hold the record to the platter and flatten it, or 2. - to move the tangential tracking tonearm across the record. Some contemporary tt manufacturers still use either or both of these techniques.

Some also use an air bearing for the platter, Mapleknoll comes to mind.

[Pcar928fan]

Some also use an air bearing for the platter, Mapleknoll comes to mind.

Yea, that picture is for an air bearing tone arm at the very least and could be ALL of the above items. That is WAY TO MUCH TROUBLE to listen to a record!

[risabet]

Yea, that picture is for an air bearing tone arm at the very least and could be ALL of the above items. That is WAY TO MUCH TROUBLE to listen to a record!

Hardly, I know for me part of the fun is the ritual. Properly designed air bearing devices are actually not that fussy once set up correctly. The key is having everything perfectly level, and I do mean perfectly. Also keep your air dry as moisture in the system is a definite no-no!

[Pcar928fan]

Hardly, I know for me part of the fun is the ritual. Properly designed air bearing devices are actually not that fussy once set up correctly. The key is having everything perfectly level, and I do mean perfectly. Also keep your air dry as moisture in the system is a definite no-no!

Ugh... Just let me play w/ my Rega P2 or maybe a nice VPI Super Scoutmaster or something like that... I don't need anything that high tech...

[slowGEEZR]

Sounds to me like the maid deserves a proper spanking! :eek:

LOL! I'm afraid my wife would find out, she seems to have some kind of radar when it comes to me and women.

[slowGEEZR]

2X that... Well, I can't be sure if it was her or if it was me! It was many years ago and so I bought a new Rega Exact and ALWAYS use the stylus guard on it now! I hot glued a twist tie from a bread bag to the plastic cover and when I put it on I just wrap the ends around the tone arm and it stays in place nicely and keeps the $600 cart safe! That was an expensive lesson!

I was lucky that the company the maid works for reimbursed me with no questions asked!

[Pcar928fan]

I was lucky that the company the maid works for reimbursed me with no questions asked!

My girl works for herself and could not afford to reimburse me, and like I said, I am not sure it was her and frankly it probably WAS ME! She tends not to touch the electronics gear! She did break a few of my wife's Precious Moments pieces but all combined probably were not 1/3rd that Exact!

[Peter Hogan]

:p Heavy duty with loads of metal involved... :D This Vinyl Tourist's TT must be incredibly stable. ;) I just can't fingure-out what all those pressure gauges are used for? :confused:

Hi,
It looks to me like it has a linear tracking tonearm, that uses air bearings to eliminate friction. Basically it uses compressed air to 'float' the tonearm so there is no mechanical contact, eliminating all friction. The pressure guages are to set the pressure correctly. The guage on the far left looks like a dial indicator, likely to adjust the mechanical alignment.

Peter

[Robin]

Hi,
It looks to me like it has a linear tracking tonearm, that uses air bearings to eliminate friction. Basically it uses compressed air to 'float' the tonearm so there is no mechanical contact, eliminating all friction. The pressure guages are to set the pressure correctly. The guage on the far left looks like a dial indicator, likely to adjust the mechanical alignment.

Peter
Peter,

A tone arm floating on air..., perfectly level... To me that is just astounding. :wow: The level of phonograph dedication to the very best quality sound possible simply amazes me. :wow: It is like Robert said it is all in the ritual, but it seems to be a bit more..., a quest for phonographic perfection, and I mean that in a quite a good audio way. It seems this kinda commitment of phono enthusiasm this quite anal as well... :o :confused: