Halcro, besides the aesthetics, was there any value in removing the "base" from the turntable? BTW, I like the design of your arm pillars. Any reason you decided to go with your own design as opposed to using the steel column "legs with spikes" sometimes seen in Japanese auctions sites?
Victor TT 101 vs TT 81
I am aware of some of the differences regarding the motors of these two units, but I was wondering if anyone had insights as to the differences in sound (if any) and the differences in reliability (I'm guessing the 81 being simpler might be more reliable, however, it seems to have the better motor). Any info will be appreciated.
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Are there any parts you think are particularly important to acquire as spares?I think for both the TT-81 and TT-101, every part (including chips) is available (just Google the part No.). There is just one special power chip which is scarce and Lewm has snaffled up a bag-load of these, one of which he has kindly sent to Thuchan who needs it to complete his rebuild of a TT-101 I found him. Will be interesting to see if he ever gets it going...👅 |
Halcro, besides the aesthetics, was there any value in removing the "base" from the turntable? BTW, I like the design of your arm pillars. Any reason you decided to go with your own design as opposed to using the steel column "legs with spikes" sometimes seen in Japanese auctions sites?I didn't get a base with either of my Victors rgs.....just the motor units. And I wanted the freedom of mounting ANY arm of ANY length and ANY design.....so I think separate arm-pods are the best way to achieve this. I looked into buying existing arm-pods but their weight, height, design and cost were all inappropriate (most vintage arms have their wiring exiting their bases whilst most modern arms have their wiring exiting from above). There are also arms with VTA adjustment devices which need to be accommodated under their arms so I designed my solid bronze pods to accomodate all the vintage and modern arms I could know about. http://i.imgur.com/e3JxLkl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WU5k38M.jpg |
I always use a solid base because I like to be able to lock the tonearm to the chassis the motor is in, that's me and probably means nothing. Besides, I new I was using my 12" 3D arm so it became a moot point to have arm changing capabilities, I just swap armtubes. If I new how to post a picture I would do it, it really looks great. HW |
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