A Copernican View of the Turntable System

Lewm,

I do have a long carpenter's level that I use for making measurements of larger areas (of shelves, turntable etc). However, the small precision vial that I use can be used to ensure the level at a variety of (often small and intricate - arm tower etc) places/points/spaces.

Not withstanding the noted issues regarding using the larger spirit level here, I think the laser level sounds a really interesting idea and I think would now probably be fairly cost efficient as you suggest. I'll look into the practicalities and thanks for the suggestions.

Dear Dgob, I alredy mentioned how glad I was with your post
and results. Not only because I own an very good arm pod but also because I somehow feel to have won at least one
argument from Lew. However while I am really happy with my
Kuzma Stabi Reference I also know about the existance of
Kuzma XL . Not sure about the plinth but well about the armpod (both huge qua weight and price). But I have never
seen any comment questioning this armpod. So Mr. Kuzma was
at least an half Copernican before Halcro.
Regards,

Dear Dgob: Yes those AT616 are really good supporting the TT but IMHO not so " firm " for a tonearm, I use it too with my AS TT motors.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

Re: laser levels.

For anyone interested I have an inexpensive solution. I own a Lazerpro (CL2060) which is a 16" (38 CM) aluminum level with a built-in dot or line laser light. Place it on a nearby surface (check for horizontal with the built in bubble level) adjusted for the height of your motor unit and use the laser line option to project the exact elevation for your arm mount.

I purchased the Lazerpro to facilitate speaker toe-in. That was several years ago but I'm certain it was less than $20.

Dear Nandric, For what it's worth, there is no argument (because I have stopped arguing), and there is no winner (because the outcome is subjective). If you've noticed, I am not posting here as regards my opinion on outboard tonearms and plinth-less SP10s. (The SP10 and Henry's Victor seem to be the two tables for which there are subjective data, plus Nicola's Kuzma.) Further, I will keep my mouth shut until I try it myself.

BUT, what tonearms are you guys using? Given the rather large square "skirt" that surrounds the platter of the SP10 and the space needed for an outboard arm pod, it would seem to me that this can only be done with tonearms that are at least 10-inchers and longer, pivot to stylus. Yes?

Dgob, I wish I could see a photo of your set-up.