Tonearm ...... Acos Lustre GST-801 ..... Yea/Nay

GST801 as mentioned is a fine piece.  I think I may have the original tonearm lift, and that is the weak point in this, which is not a big deal.

Lustre made 2 different versions of the armlift mechanism for GST-801 model, they are completely different from each other. 

  The original headshell is not that light mass wise.  Without wires and hardware is 9.2 grams.  

The exact weight of this Lustre headshell with original silver wires is 10.6g right now on my digital scale. The weight of the screws depends on its length. Two medium size screws are 0.7g. So the total weight of the Lustre shell with leadwires and mounting screws with nuts is about 11.3g and this is still a lightweight for a headshell. I've seen very few headshells with a mass less than 10g (and i have so many different headshells).  

Just waiting to make final decision on Cartridge/Stylus for 7082 arm.

You can’t buy a final cartridge, do not fool yourself :)) LOL
I’m pretty sure you will buy many cartridges in the next years, this is a part of the game for the most of us.


Regarding the digital scale just look for Ortofon DS-1 

Cartridge's can definitely be the ultimate rabbit hole from where there is little hope of seeing daylight again!
Lol.
😁😁

gibsonian

I'm excited to have found it, and been given a link to one with all parts at a great price. It will arrive thursday. TT arrives tuesday, I'll try to take my time.

I'll check out the lift, let everyone know it's condition.

Co-incidentally, I have been practicing lowering by hand lately, reacquiring that ability, improving but not consistent yet.

lewm

Appearance and Function.

Audio rack supporting this is 23" deep x 47" wide, table height.

3 thick glass shelves, each floating on isolators on 3 bentwood frames, each 4" radius corners. I have a 6" high wood riser/base on top of the top glass shelf that supports my existing single arm TT at a nice working height in front of large picture window. Three audio pieces under that riser/base, just high enough to receive remote control beams.

R2R on separate wood cabinet to the left; Amp and Preamp on separate wood cabinet to the right, Integrated amp just high enough to receive remote beam. Windows behind those 3 stands. Speakers out from the corners either side.

The existing wood base for existing TT is only 16" deep. The dual arm plinth is 20" deep x 22-1/4" wide.
 

I ordered a 1/4" thick tempered glass shelf 39" w x 20" deep. A tray with heavy house plants goes on the new shelf left of the TT adding weight.

I know how I will add support under the rear edge if needed, but I will see how things stack up first with the glass cantilevered 4" in the back. TT81 weight is in the front, Plants are heavy.

New deeper base is easy if needed, but, for access to rear jacks, I will try leaving the 16" deep base

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