A Copernican View of the Turntable System

Hi Nandric,

There is one solution that works pretty well for DD TTs that came out of the wilds of Maine and from the mind of Andy...floating on air. However, it seems to better loved in Texas than it was on the rainy Northwest coast here in the US...something to do about the elimination of cartridge bottlenecks downstream.

As for those above-mentioned wonderful 1982 solutions...the minus-Ks will be coming along by mid-November to be here in time for the arrival of the Dietrich-Bavarian fully modified big Micro SX-8000 and RX-3000 turntables; of course, I will be patiently waiting for the new Bavarian tonearm to share time with the FR-66s early next year.

Not to bad Unoear. I am curious to hear about your experiences. I am in contact with Minus-K for a long time but we failed coming together because of the weight problem - 250 pds. It seems they now have solved the issue. Let's see.

best @ fun only

Dear Halcro,
maybe the weak side of the Continuums are their isolation issues. Neither the magnetive leverage of the Caliburn nor the feet of the Criterion are benchmark solutions. Therefore I had to implement my own isolation.

For all my TTs I have special isolation solutions, not only the stands but also additional special platforms (HRS, Micro-Seiki Air, Copulare Corals) provide a vey stable, balanced and quiet environment. It took quite some efforts to find appropriate measurements. But believe me it is worth a try, also to separate motors, body and tonearm stands.

best @ fun only

Hi Thuchan,

Yes, my weight requirements for the Minus-K platforms were not as demanding as your needs. I only required 100 lb. and 125 lb. platforms for my tables; however, I do see where they do have a 250 lb. solution now available in their platform mix. Good luck in working out a fix for your isolation requirements, I am sure that you will find what you are looking for... I will post my observations when it all constellates in November.

BTW, thank you for your direct and indirect help kicking me off on this new adventure...indirectly when I run into spousal resistance, I always quietly show her the extent of your growing audio virus :-).

Hi Syntax,

I do enjoy your tall sense of humor :-)!

Yes, bandwidth is always a consideration in obtaining great design and implantation!

Thanks again for your kind encouragement regarding maximizing the reduction of distortions along the signal path of the audio chain.