Goldmund Studio

Satch, sorry, my TT is mounted the same as yours -- TT shelf into conc. block wall, on constrained layer damping platform.

I've assisted with three of these mods, mine, plus another Studietto here in town, and remotely, a Studio restoration in Australia. (I have also read very favorable reports from others who happened upon this upgrade quite on their own.)

Anyway, all three of us are amazed by the results! The springs truly suck, and I'm sure if M. Lurné had access to sorbothane he would have used it ;--) BTW, we use sorbothane of three different durometers (hardnesses) providing the same effect as the three different spring rates (K), and all three of out units are fitted with the Goldmund thread-on cones as specified.

So, not knowing exactly what you did, or didn't do, what materials you used, and how you measured/heard the results differently than we did, I really can't say why your attempt was so unsuccessful? I'd be happy to assist you if you like, however.

I have a Goldmund studio NEW IN THE BOX. Any idea of value?

anyone knows an address where I can order a spare JVC motor ?( BTW NOT at Goldmund as the TT unit is not a Goldmund or JVC )

Hi All,

I recently picked up a Goldmund Studio table with an SME V arm and a Kiseki Purple Heart cartridge. Two questions for anyone that might want to respond. 

Firstly, I’m interested in doing the spring-to-sorbothane upgrade, but I can’t seem to find any specific info on what type / size sorbothane pucks to use. Ditto for stiffness, as I read above that the sorbothane should consist of 3 different levels of stiffness, just like the OEM springs. 
 

Secondly, wondering if anyone out there has a (late model) Studio polymer sub-chassis kicking around? Long story, but due to a miscommunication by the Seller on what he did to prepare the table for transport, I ended up with a cracked sub-chassis 😑

I’m also looking for a Goldmund Relief Mat. 

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions. 👍🏻
  

I never owned one but a friend had one with a Rabco SL8E tonearm. It was my unscientific impression that the suspension was under damped. To say nothing of the Lurne’ TT which bounced like a champ if activated. I think more modern designs are superior but this is not to say that you can’t be happy with a Studio.

I bet a high quality motor controller would do as much for it as does sorbothane.