A Copernican View of the Turntable System

Dear Thuchan: +++++ " And then too, since you posted here on this thread, there is the no-plinth option. " ++++++

yes, do you already thinked about?, one alternative does not preclude try the other.

regards and enjoy the msuic,
Raul.

Dear Lewm, Dear Raul - this thread is not about the naked guys only! look in the middle of the thread, also implying the philosophical implications...
but thanks, yes I am aware of the option but I do not regard it as the best possible option as I stated before.
What I am doing here is an experiment and I am not sure where it will end. Of course there are better solutions as Lewm mentioned. I will find out.

Best & Fun Only - Thuchan

No matter how you set it up, it will be of great interest to me to learn what you think of the SP10, in light of the pantheon of great turntables you have at your disposal.

Whow i didnt know that.

Mass loading is very good – at least that is what my ears are telling me.

Version one aluminum armpod was only a few lbs lighter than the brass - but the weight was dispersed over a longer armboard. The increased force provided by the brass is a positive thing that can be heard. I am not going to provide a lovely description like Dgob provided us with. Let’s just say last weekend I found myself reaching for more lps – some I had not heard in a while – if this is not positive behavior for this hobby I don’t know what is.

Recommendations.

How high is your platter? The higher the platter the more material you will be able to use to get more weight (either a bigger diameter or higher armpod). I have the AT 616’s adjusted now to their highest point – and my tonearm is adjusted to its lowest point. Any higher and it will not work in my setup. I came close and actually had fears when I brought the brass home that I had miscalculated. After analyzing - I breathed a sigh of relief - thank u Bruce Thigpen for all the adjustments u put on that ET arm :)

Symposium Jrs.

With that a source came through and I now have symposium jrs. on their way to me. I understand that they are 1 ½ inches high so my current armpod will not be able to be used for this experiment - as stated my tonearm is set at its lowest adjustment. If anyone can suggest a way of doing this without propping another layer under the sp10 let me know.

So I will get another armpod made a lower one for this - probably about 3 inches high and maybe try it out on my 12" pivot arm as well. I had plans for another armpod anyways

Cheers Chris