Nude Turntable Project

Lewm, I think the belts are a good idea but insufficient. You need the suspenders as well on those pants. By that I mean the sound dampening sheets.

On my iPhone I have an app called a Tesla meter which measures stray electrical currents (RFI). I got this to measure what was coming through my TT's can. The results told me that the transformer puts out a notable amount. I don't recall what the situation was with the ground wire at the time as I have used it in multiple configs. As I recall, the tranny faced the tonearm - food for thought. Clearly I should do some clean experiments and have good data to report - in a day or two I should be able to get to it.

Banquo, I feel guilty enticing you down the path of changing the oil and subsequently getting bearing-level problems. I experienced the same and that is why I emphasized returning the screw to the exact position in my last write-up. But of course that was too late a warning. Sorry.
Gary

08-27-12: Dover
Victor 101 -
Could you get rid of the flimsy bottom cover completely and mount the nude deck via an inverted tripod ? It doesn't look particularly rigid from the photos.
Potentially could you remove the internal transformer and some of the electronic boards from the main chassis and mount them separately to eliminate as much vibration as possible. Make sure all internal joints are as rigid as possible.

It is pleasing to see my suggestion in August last year to remove the flimsy bottom cover being successfully trialled at last. Thanks to all who have tried it.

09-10-13: Halcro
Despite the availability of accelerometers and other devices designed to measure and quantify vibrational energy and its transfer within materials…..I have seen no scientific evidence to support the many statements made by audiophiles on the nature of ‘vibration draining’ in regards to turntables….and any quantification of such?

You appear to be saying that the "improvements" you claim your new TT support structure are merely a figment of your imagination since you state "I have seen no scientific evidence to support the many statements made by audiophiles on the nature of ‘vibration draining’ in regards to turntables"

My view is that there are several sources of unwamted noise and vibration in TT's. That is one of the reasons that TT manufacturers publish noise floor specifications in the form of xxdB.
When playing a vinyl record, the stylus generates noise and vibration as well as the music you hear, resulting in vinyl record wear and stylus wear.
Most turntables have a platter that uses a spindle and thrust bearing to provide the ability to rotate. When the platter bearing rotates, this generates noise. Worn bearings are a direct consequence of this friction.
Both of these phenomena are a source of vibration and noise.
In order to "see" it, I would suggest you purchase a stethoscope and have a listen to your turntable, whilst it is working. Then have another listen when it is not working. This simple experiment may be revelatory for you.

I am delighted to hear Banquo confirm my listening impressions.
I am well aware of the audiophile’s ‘need’ to hear improvements with any change. Especially a change invested with a personal ‘attachment’? :-)

One other difference to note is that everything seems quieter. I don't mean the noise floor has dropped, but rather that I seem to want to turn the volume up nowadays.

This is what I meant by the term “purer”……and “turn the volume up” is exactly what I do also……
Incidentally….I spoke too early about the ‘fix’ to the speed read-out.
Yesterday it went to 33.32 rpm on ‘start-up’ before hitting 33.33 rpm…

I’m intrigued Banquo about your bass problems?
Are these a function of your speakers, room or amplification?
Surely not a source issue?

Your TT may have to be confiscated siting indecent enclosure :)

Perhaps a thong. But then one's other turntables would be attracted.

I hope Halcro does not mind this diverting of his thread topic from nude to TT101 nude, but I have a TT101 question for other users: Even after Bill Thalmann blessed mine, I still have the following occasional problem. The TT will start up and go to 33.32. Then after 5-10 seconds, it goes to 33.33. After about a minute or two more, it will go to 33.34. Very shortly thereafter it will shut itself down. The tachometer reading disappears, and the brake effect does not occur. The platter spins freely until it loses momentum. If I manually press the STOP button BEFORE the unpremeditated shutdown, there IS a correct brake effect. I had been thinking that there is a problem with the reverse servo mechanism to explain this, but you guys have me thinking that there may be some inordinate drag on the platter, meaning my bearing may need service. On the other hand, if that were so, I would expect to hear a frictional sound (the table is dead silent) and I would not expect the platter to spin so freely and silently after shutdown. Comments?

I am embarrassed to tell Bill about this glitch, because it worked perfectly in his shop when I picked it up. But of course I will tell him eventually. He is a kind and patient man, moreso than I.