Garrard 60hz Strobed platter
My question is, can I utilize a much easier to source 50hz strobed platter and change the setting on the keystrobe light from 60 to 50hz, which it affords the user to do?Yes, you can buy a 50Hz strobe light online or DIY . https://www.ebay.com/itm/50Hz-Stroboscopic-Speed-Strobe-Light-Tachometer-Disc-for-Turntable-LP-Recor... |
That TT is beautiful, congrats on your purchase. Mechanically, it's very similar to my old Thorens TD124. It had markings on the bottom of the platter, a mirror so you could see it, and a light. I needed speed adjustment for sure, so I certainly understand you wanting this, I just caution you not to do anything rude to the TT, find a temporary solution, keep looking, eventually acquire the other platter. I found, I always had to let the motor warm up, the bearing juice to ..., adjust to steady, play, and surprisingly often, when changing lp's, need to make a very slight adjustment. We are sensitive to improper speed, however, very small variations: I tried to pay attention, could I hear if it was spot on or not when approaching. The majority of the time, myself and others, we were unaware of the small variations these TT's drift in/out of. IOW, perhaps do nothing until you finally find the other platter. Minimize potential power fluctuations with external transformer, power supply ...? |
Thank you all who took the time to read my post and had some useful insight to provide. An update to this post; I was able to source an original Garrard 60hz strobed platter that will be here sometime next week. I also picked up a keystrobe light that fits into one of the holes for the chassis bolts. Now all I have to do is find someone in the Los Angeles area who would be able to mount and wire it up, as I have some reservations on taking on an audio DIY on such a beautiful and expensive piece of gear. Happy New Year! |
