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New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice

I have recently purchased a maplenoll ariadne. I have tried to learn a little about the table but find very little information. I know the table was discontinued in the 90's but the little i have found indicated it is a very good table. I am interested to learn if there are any tricks or problems to optimizing this table. As most of you probably know, it is an air bearing platter and tonearm. I plan on putting my zxy airy 3 on the arm once I get it set up.
oilmanmojo
crem1
672 posts
 
Scott Leventhal's Pump Suggestions in no particular order :

www.silentaircompressor.com see Super Silent Pump DR-500; sale 4620 + S/H, reg. $ 900.

Thomas Industries Model 900-13-59E @ Granger Industral Supply

Wisa Rotary Pump & other aq. pumps starting @ $400 & up.

A note from Audio Asylum @ 1/3 HP Technmseh Refrige Pump

Scott also included some other links that were broken.

For my money the DR-500 is the one I intend to use, should the SQ go belly up.
piedpiper
753 posts
 
Re: arm tube resonance control, Bob pointed out to me years ago that, yes, you could make the arm less resonant by simply slipping an O ring onto it, but that it killed dynamics. Choose your poison.
crem1
672 posts
 
Piedpiper : How about a Bud instead , actually I prefer red wines. According to Johns Hopkins the mushroom is the ticket.

I'll know soom if the foam sealant is the ticket is or out... The good news it can be easily removed not like past products. Enjoy your neck of the woods.
crem1
672 posts
 
Soom ... ?? > soon.
crem1
672 posts
 
The Maplenoll is in baggies and a box. Anyone even can do the break-down. "For those who wait all will be revealed" jumps into mind. To Bob D. "I get it" , to Lloyd W. thanks for your interviews, letters and vantage point.

The grunt work ; sanding, polishing ,painting and quieting , nothing that can't be accomplished by anybody who can turn a screw.. The secret ? Just a little Dab will do.

Once dismanteled its easy to see the the spots that need attention ; as the days go bye I see the ease of this project.

FYI: From the back-side you clearly see that the inner-body of the table is constructed of MDF and 2 lead centerplates, and about a dozen sheet metal-type screws. Friends thats it besides the holes and cut-outs. Oh, the rubber parts: They are cracked , brittle, broken and dry. The years have taken a toll on the rubber ,as well as, the washers , screws, nuts and bolts. No Problem, everything is available @ The Home Depot.

Now back to work ... Ah just Kidding Its the 4th of July. How about a burger and a Bud ? All the best to America.
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