New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice

Crem1, I had heard ~40psi for the arm, but am unsure of the necessary cfm at that pressure level. Any idea what's needed?

Let's keep this thread alive. I think it would be great if we could get a "new" air system that's at least comparable to the stock Super Quiet Pump.

-Jim

Crem1

Is the cfm at 40psi high enough for the arm?

Also, is there anyone that can look at their Super Quiet pump and see what make and model it is?

The problem with the stock (any of them) pumps is that they are not oiless.

-Jim

Crem1, this is great news on the pump! Any details you can post on it will be VERY much appreciated.

Thank you!!

-Jim

Has anyone ever considered adapting a rim drive unit (Teres or VPI) to be used with your Maplenoll?

Seems like it would be the best of all worlds...rim drive, air bearing and heavy platter, air bearing arm.

I had asked Chris Brady at Teres about using his system on other turntables and he said its certainly possible, even with very heavy platters such as the Maplenoll's.

-Jim

Nice looking table on AGon! Actually its mine...so, indeed, very nice looking :)

Yes, would need a pump and whatever you want to do for regulation. I had the stock super silent pump and it was a low pressure unit that was unimpressive to say the least. Based on what I've heard / read...Jun-Air is a good way to go.

Also, all the parts for the oil bath are there. The "dip stick" (part of the head-shell) is a separate piece that connects to the arm tube. I've got it in a plastic bag along with a spare belt. Also, its worth pointing out that part of what I bought from Lloyd is an extra arm tube with a brass head shell (w/ "dip sick") attached.

Happy to answer any questions.

-Jim

Hey guys,

I had a Maplenoll pump but not one that was not 45psi. That's why I sold it...in an effort to source something that was (and oiless and rotary vane to avoid pulsations).

-Jim