Hi guys,
When in trouble, its a relief belonging to this community. Thanks a lot for your comments.
Frank_sm: Very useful information, indeed. It is a step ahead in my search. Ill try now to get exact arm orientation from AC users.
Downunder: Yes, your suggestion is the most logical, especially because I reside in Europe. I have reached Thomas Woschnick a couple of times. First one, I asked for mounting pattern. His reply was the Phantom needs a center hole diameter 41 mm and 4 holes diameter 56mm 4 x 90° M4. Im sure this information is enough for an expert, but not for a novice like me
In fact, after Frank_sm reply I understand it much better. Still I dont know how to position and orient the four holes in the brass base.
Therefore I sent a second mail asking him if he would do the drilling. That was on the 07-13-10 and I got no answer as yet. I understand he is a busy guy who travels a lot, and may be, the vacations ghost is striking here, so Im trying to get more information to have it done by my myself. This beauty has been sitting on a table for several weeks now without producing any music and Id like to have it up and running.
Cmalak: I didnt think about it, but it is a good idea. As I imported the arm second hand from the US, Jeff Catalano was for sure the original distributor. If he has the information I need, Im sure he will help me.
To any AC user: I understand that asking to unscrew the arm for taking pictures is a little bit risky with these delicate things, so Im now asking for pictures with the arm mounted. While I try to progress in the official circles and wait for an answer, if someone having an AC with a Phantom would email me just two pictures, I might finalize the job without the uncertainty of may be Ill get a reply after August holidays. The two pictures that would save my life are:
- One with a detail of the arm mounted on the brass base, in which I could see the four screws and the borders of the brass base at the same time. This would provide me with the right location and position of the holes.
- One in which I could see the whole brass base orientation in reference to the turntable. The fact that the brass base pivots at the other end doesnt help here!
Both pictures should be taken from above.
Thanks a lot, guys.
Chema