The first owned TT that was a purchase made in the early 90's with the intention to build a HiFi System was a Linn, this is still owned today.
After a Few Years of ownership the Linn was superseded by a Garrard 401 and this was to undergo a overhaul and Platter Bearing Modification and ended up in a (60Kg) 9 Stone Granite Plinth.
This was used for many years, until I sold it and bought a PTP Solid 9 with a standalone Bespoke Built speed controller.
Vintage DD TT's have superseded the use of the PTP, but I do still own the PTP and occasionally listen to a replay on it.
I have four Brands of the DD TT's, which are used in a original state and some have received overhaul work and modifications, which are completed to various levels of undertaken work.
Exchanges of Original Plinths to alternative Materials is the basic change put into practice and the more complex Platter Bearing is also a focus of the works undertaken, which requires a support from adept engineers to produce the work that will be a modification, as parts will need replacing and some parts can require machining as the only means to create an exchange part.
There is also a plan in place to carry out work on Platters to produce a design with an improved mechanical connection or improve damping.
I don't do the practical work undertaken where a skill set is needed to produce the required accuracy for the work produced, I am fortunate to have friends who enjoy this side of their interest in HiFi and Micro Mechanics and concerning themselves with microns as a dimension.
