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I think I am going to attempt to make turntatbles

First off let me say I am not new to the audio realm. I am a computer engineer and yes I realize that deals in ones and zeros. However, I have made a few custom guitars. I know a master woodworker and a talented machinist. I have been searching for that perfect table for years whilst living in mediocrity. Well, I have the resources; why not make one from scratch. More than likely I am going to attempt a belt drive unit at first using an off the shelf arm... More than likely an SME. I am working on the power supply circuitry right now as my piece. Any one have any tips... I am thinking solid, large mdf plinth with an attached copper mat and either a heavy plinth with an acoustically decoupled motor or completely detached. Thoughts?
bc5k
goatwuss
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"It only make sense if you enjoy the process of designing and building by itself"

I'm assuming this is the case, right?
gregm
3,396 posts
 
Good initiative!
Through experience, I strongly suggest the following:
* purchase off the shelf platter (many offerings, "Scheu" is one of those) and well -- or tyou can design & machine he latter yourself (a mechanical engineer will help tremendously).
* work on a (electromagnetic) elevation system for the platter -- i.e. a magnetic bearing; get rid of the bearings friction.

Good luck!
bc5k OP
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I realize it's involved; and that it may not make sense financially... Well that is unless you plan on selling your creation (which we do). This is the start and I realize the wheel could be being reinvented a little bit; But construction has began on the first plinth and I am excited. The first order of business is for me to take the guts of a VERY inferior table and make it sound very much so better. Then they will slowly but surely be swapped out with more custom pieces. This is a learning process... but I learn quickly... hopefully in a few months I will have some results to share.
bc5k OP
29 posts
 
Gregm,

While that is an awesome idea for the levitating platter, would this not interfere with cartridge pickup? I definitely am going to try this as I have done a many of levitation projects in the past with tesla coils and etc...
livemusic
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Nowdays it is easy to find strong magnets for cheap on web. But,be warned that isolation from strong magnet field is extremely difficult. I have abandoned this idea after messimg around with multiply mu-metal sheet screens; my best attempt reduced the magnet field by 30% - still way to mutch to live with it. Buy at least good magnetometer for check if you wanna take the plunge.
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