I had a Maplenoll Ariadne Special Edition with 50 lb platter back in the late 90s. Here are a few tips. When I first set mine up the large metal piece that is part of the platter support didn’t fit right and I had to order another one. I used 500 feet of air tubing with 2 air buffers and high quality pump. I isolated the Ariadne on a 1 Hz iso platform that included 100 lb of ballast. I used an oil bath for the tonearm with the paddle just barely immersed in the oil. I had a Grado cartridge and naked Quad 57s on Arcicci stands and upgraded power cords. All tube electronics with regulated everything, including filament supplies.
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
I have recently purchased a maplenoll ariadne. I have tried to learn a little about the table but find very little information. I know the table was discontinued in the 90's but the little i have found indicated it is a very good table. I am interested to learn if there are any tricks or problems to optimizing this table. As most of you probably know, it is an air bearing platter and tonearm. I plan on putting my zxy airy 3 on the arm once I get it set up.