ledoux1238
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| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @thekong longdog audio | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @pindac Thank you for the words of encouragement from the last post. Well, after some back and forth, Nick Gorman has agreed to adapt the LDA to a new motor, if I can source one. @dover is there a AC motor that you could readily recommend? Or wo... | |
| Top linear trackers @thekong Thanks for that explanation. So pressure levels can reach 120psi! At that level, it would make sense that all accessaries are purposefully built with fail safe mechanisms. @mikelavigne +1 on the CS Port arm. You were one of the very ... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @dover Thank you for the primer of AC motor. Going down this route in search of an upgraded motor would really require quite a bit of research, certainly not a plug and play option. Just a quick search on ebay on ac motors turned up various vintag... | |
| Top linear trackers @thekong I am guilty of having no experience with high pressure LT arms. Hence I make assumptions based on my DIY experiences with the Terminator. One assumption is that air filtration is a very important part of an air bearing arm. And with the T... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @dover What is the advantage of a AC motor? @pindac Thanks for the LDA reference. But I am afraid I have no idea if this controller can be adopted to a Verdier motor? How is it done with the Garrards' and Lencos'? Very intriguing! | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @phantom_av Can you describe your set up, what kind of thread / belt? if thread, are you using the original? how tightly / loosely are you applying it to the platter? what is the distance between center of platter to motor spindle? The reason f... | |
| Top linear trackers @vinylzone The ET arm can be made to order with an Alita 15 compressor according to its website. This is the compressor I am using for the Terminator. But I had thought that the ET is a high pressure arm, and the Alita operates in the 3-5 psi rang... | |
| Top linear trackers @dover I am a big fan of Bruce Thigpen. I own a pair of LFT 8bs’. The initial idea for purchasing the Terminator was to use it as a linear tracking starter kit with the intention of upgrading to the ET-2.5s’. Well I haven’t gotten to the upgrade j... | |
| Top linear trackers @solypsa I am using a ZYX Ultimate Omega ( medium compliance, 12 ) and Audio Tekne MC-6310 ( med / high compliance, 20 ). These work very well with the Terminator. My own experience has been limited to various medium / high compliance cartridges... | |
| Top linear trackers This will not even register in your search radar, but as someone has mentioned the Trans-Fi Terminator should be on your list. Look at the manifold, an inverted ‘v’ as opposed to a circular tube in most other cases. It is an inherently more stab... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @thekong Mea Culpa. Re-read Framer’s review of the Caliburn and it’s pretty clear on how the magnetic bearing is deployed. However, I thought the whole point of using the magnets without contact was a way to ensure no wobble. My VTA regiment wit... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @thekong BTW what record weight are you using? | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @thekong I suppose with careful adjustment of the ball / platter interface, you could allow a fraction of the weight of the platter to bear on the bearing. This will achieve a more controlled bass response according to the reviewer of the mod kit... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @thekong Yes, indeed! And in fact, the deck is fitted with the Callas Audio Modification Kit. Please note the spindle piece behind the platter on the left. The modification allows the adjustement of the platter weight on the spindle bearing. This... |