Just an FYI Here is a link to a soft copy of the manual for the Concept 2QD TT. You can also find the brochure about it as well by scrolling through the PDFs. http://akdatabase.org/AKview/displayimage.php?album=50&pos=8 |
Hi everyone I was able to acquire a working Concept 2QD TT that needs a little TLC. I'm in need of some assistance though. One of the feet on the 2QD is damaged. Is this something that is easy to fix? Would I better off with just leaving the foot unrepaired and putting the table on some brass footers? Anyone have any recommendations for compatible carts for the 2QD in the under $175 range new or slightly used? I've used an Ortofon OM5e and a Grado Blue Cartridge before on a vintage Philips GA 312 TT. I didn't like the treble and mid range on the OM5e and while I like the sound of the Grado Blue I have a hum in my system with it and I've been told in previous threads to aim higher for a cart. The phono preamp I plan to use with the 2QD is either from the Emotiva USP-1 or Cambridge 640P. Has anyone ever replaced the ICs for the 2QD? If so what did you use? The ICs on the 2QD I have are really old and the ends don't look so great. Are there any other maintenance tips that I should be doing on the 2QD? Thanks again everyone. |
I took a closer look at the Concept 2QD last night and I saw that the counterweight had fallen off. It isn't broken. I think it just came loose. I'll try to re-attach it soon. Has anyone else had this issue with the 2QD. Lastly the Concept Yahoo group is no more. I tried to join and no-one has gotten back to me. Thanks again. |
Hi Grtfl62 I have the Concept 2QD TT as well and I find counterweight can slide off with some force from the tonearm. I finally got the arm set-up correctly and the 2QD sounding good so I don't want to mess with removing the counterweight now to check. I couldn't get the counterweight screw to budge either come to think of it when I first got the 2QD. Maybe it isn't supposed to move? |
