The best way is to repackage it using the factory packaging. But generally speaking, if you can pull off the platter and secure the tonearm they will transport pretty good. For the distance you are driving though, I'd put it into the original packaging.
Best way to transport turntable to new home
Hi
I am planning a move from NY to NC and am trying to figure out the best way to transport my turntable without totally disassembling it... I have a Kuzma Ref 2 table with a 4.9 tonearm and I had Michael Trei do my initial set-up. While I have all the packing material- I really don’t have any experience in table setup...would appreciate any advice and if there are any setup guys in the Apex/Sanford area...thanks!
I am planning a move from NY to NC and am trying to figure out the best way to transport my turntable without totally disassembling it... I have a Kuzma Ref 2 table with a 4.9 tonearm and I had Michael Trei do my initial set-up. While I have all the packing material- I really don’t have any experience in table setup...would appreciate any advice and if there are any setup guys in the Apex/Sanford area...thanks!
- ...
- 9 posts total
Here’s some of the issues the OP might need to address. Kuzma Stabi Reference Turntable The turntable chassis (top plate) is suspended by large springs submerged in silicone oil, with a low resonance of 2.2 Hz, which dampen movement of the springs themselves. The main base (bottom plate) is supported by three aluminium and stainless steel spikes. The top plate is easily levelled by four knobs, one at each corner. When this plate is lifted (for transport) the silicone suspension reservoirs are automatically sealed. Two symmetrically-opposed motors power the sub-platter, which has an inverted bearing with a ruby ball. Both ball and sliding ring have their own oil bath for lubrication and damping of any vibration within the bearing.’ That's a lot of oil and silicone swishing around so I would suggest plenty of padding and cushioning on the sides to make certain it can’t move around too much or be subjected to any hard knocks. I’m sure you know that it’s essential to remove the platter and secure the arm and the lid with tape but it could be forgotten in all the stresses of relocating. Extra cautious driving will help too. You’ll want to avoid the bumps and knocks that regular driving often involves. If someone else is delivering/driving, then that’s another level of concern. Anyway you might want to see here for a manual, even if you’re not too keen to have to get hands on, sometimes it’s just not practical to avoid it completely: |
- 9 posts total