Albert,
I agree with Tim.
- my PRC3's arm is powered; so is the arm on every other Loricraft model currently on offer
- the arm is driven independently of the record groove; it traverses an ungrooved and/or non-spinning record just like a grooved and spinning one; it will even traverse and clean the bare platter, which I do from time to time to keep the mat clean
- best practice, as explained in the instructions, is to start the arm at the label and have it sweep outwards; you can use it the other way if you like variety ;-)
- I've never experienced liquid left behind in the runout groove, the lead-in groove or anywhere else
- twisting the thread spool by hand 1/4" after each sweep is a "chore" I can manage, especially if the alternative is paying $4,000 for someone to twist it for me!
I can certainly imagine improvements to the PRC-3, and Loricraft's newer models incorporate some of them, but what you've described so far may not address them.
- fluid dispensers only allow for one or two fluids; I use more than that
- a vacuum gauge would be useful if there's an adjustment, otherwise it serves no purpose
- string drive is a nicety that's not worth spending any money for (IMO of course)
- forward and reverse platter rotation with a slow speed for liquid distribution and brushing would be VERY useful; does the Odyssey offer that?
Best,
Doug
I agree with Tim.
- my PRC3's arm is powered; so is the arm on every other Loricraft model currently on offer
- the arm is driven independently of the record groove; it traverses an ungrooved and/or non-spinning record just like a grooved and spinning one; it will even traverse and clean the bare platter, which I do from time to time to keep the mat clean
- best practice, as explained in the instructions, is to start the arm at the label and have it sweep outwards; you can use it the other way if you like variety ;-)
- I've never experienced liquid left behind in the runout groove, the lead-in groove or anywhere else
- twisting the thread spool by hand 1/4" after each sweep is a "chore" I can manage, especially if the alternative is paying $4,000 for someone to twist it for me!
I can certainly imagine improvements to the PRC-3, and Loricraft's newer models incorporate some of them, but what you've described so far may not address them.
- fluid dispensers only allow for one or two fluids; I use more than that
- a vacuum gauge would be useful if there's an adjustment, otherwise it serves no purpose
- string drive is a nicety that's not worth spending any money for (IMO of course)
- forward and reverse platter rotation with a slow speed for liquid distribution and brushing would be VERY useful; does the Odyssey offer that?
Best,
Doug