Linear Tracker ...I was wondering
That's cool. I wish to have SL-15 in collection, i already have P205c mk4 cartridge :) |
Jag, you might wonder how a $1000 low-production tonearm could compete with a $5000 unit from a big manufacturer. The answer is, "off-the-shelf." The Terminator uses clever engineering instead of gobs of custom machining and pretty plating. Everything is made from off-the-shelf industrial material. The most common procedures are drilling and 90 degree straight cuts - cheap. Few curves or slots. No plating, no exotic materials, no sculpted elements. Even the air bearing is improvised from common angle stock. Just utilitarian pieces, mostly made from common aluminum shapes. Good engineering, not eye candy. Obviously, from the comments, not for everyone. |
*L* I have one of those old Rabco ST-4's that I got for nil decades ago. Complete with the 'split' dust cover(s)....;)...and it was New. In the box. I keep it as a reminder of how 'ingenious' lengths one could go to with the concept, as it did work....not very well, but it did....*L* Also have a SL-8 that needs some TLC and some 'SortaOTA' revamping, but it's light-seconds 'better' than the ST-4....easily.. Have a 9/10 Garrard Z-100 that I found in a Goodwill for 20$. *G* A Teac P-J51 unit that's something the spouse can deal with...she's not good with 'cueing', but knows to destat before play. ;)... Not 'elegant', but serviceable for the day to day....another 9/10... Will eventually get around to setting up a more 'phile table/tangent arm/cart, but no rush....*S* |
