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Anyone Using A Logic Turntable?

I use a Logic DM101 table with a modded RB300 and Grado Reference cartridge with great results. My understanding is that this table was designed to compete with the Linn but got poor reviews and never went anywhere. I stumbled upon this thing cheap and thought it might be worth a listen. After cleaning the motor, changing the bearing oil and switching the lose crappy springs to more rigid ones (similar to the Linn Trampoline upgrade I suppose) I mounted my arm and cartridge.

The result was just fantastic far better than I had hoped for. It easily surpassed my Rega2 with motor upgrade I was pleased indeed. I've since sold my Rega and actually made a profit on my source!! Imagine that an audio nut who made money at this insanely expensive hobby go figure!!

Seeing how this thing sounds so good and owes me nothing I have no plans to get rid of it. I suspect the motor and power supply is the Logic's weak point and I am planning to get the motor thrust bearing and platter ring clamp upgrade available on ebay soon which should enhance things further.

I've had great results and fun with this table is anyone else using one? What have your experiences been? It's really hard to find info on this thing.
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daddyo
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I used to own a DM 101 back in the late 80's. I used a Magnepan Unitrac arm and a Dynavector Ruby with good results.

My recollection is that it is a British made table that came on the market about the same time as the Pink Triangle. The suspension was indeed incredibly soft. It would take like 10 seconds for the platter/sub-chassis to settle down after lowering the arm. I wasn't much of a tweaker back then, so I just lived with the trampoline effect.

I ended up trading it to a guy who already owned one who wanted mine for future use/parts since Logic was pulling out of the US market. I then upgraded to a Goldmund Studietto/T5/Accuphase AC-2. While the Goldmund rig was clearly and definitively superior to the Logic, I still remember my DM-101 fondly.

Good stuff.
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