I said I would never buy another Turntable...Argh !!!

[rockitman]

Well, I can't say for sure about David's new beast but I have helped move turntables with heavy platters before. there are usually threaded inserts in the platter to attach handles for lifting and lowering. Even with the handles, it's a two to 3 person job as you need the brwan and you may also need someone to guide the spindle into the bearing depending on how they are arranged. No stabbing at the hole with a heavy platter and finely machined spindle!! Depending on available space you could even consider suing something like a small engine lift or similar to support either or both pieces.

an engine lift is a good idea for future reference.

 

[TLi]

This is a patient lifter, used in hospital to move patients around, battery powered and can lift several hundred pounds, around $1000. Very handy, this may be what you need.

 

[TLi]

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This is a patient lifter, used in hospital to move patients around, battery powered and can lift several hundred pounds, around $1000. Very handy, this may be what you need.

 

[Steve Williams]

in for a penny, in for a pound Christian

 

[jeff1225]

As an owner of an incredibly heavy turntable all I can say is have a lot of music lovers help you....and....serve drinks AFTER the tables set up.

 

[DaveyF]

I have a friend who is an audio reviewer...he has a simple rule when it comes to what he will review... if he cannot personally lift the gear...he won’t review it...Period!
Personally, I think he has a lot of merit in this...owning and having owned gear that is a bear to move around. Plus, we are not even talking about the cost and complexity of shipping said gear.

 

[Tango]

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Mike's approach is the best!!. Just get really ANGRY Christian.

Tang

 

[rockitman]

Teaser from today. David is on his way to my home with it.

 

[spiritofmusic]

Anyone taking ownership of one of these beasties considering running an air bearing linear tracking arm on it? With that fantastic air suspension and bearing, the AS is crying out for an air arm too.

 

[Ron Resnick]

Wow Christian!

 

[PeterA]

Congratulations, Christian and David. I love the finish on both the plinth and platter. It looks to be of an extremely high level judging from this one photo.

 

[rockitman]

David is 40 mins away. Hopefully he won’t be mad I posted this pic...
I can’t contain my excitement anymore...

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Wow Christian!

+1.

it's so beautiful and formidable at the same time. 'absolute power' kind of beautiful.

 

[Tango]

Teaser from today. David is on his way to my home with it.

Is that your initial or logo on the plinth Christian?

 

[rockitman]

Is that your initial or logo on the plinth Christian?

No...it’s “American Sound” initial cursive script.

 

[Tango]

No...it’s “American Sound” initial cursive script.

I am going to put "The Hammer" on my plinth.

 

[Uk Paul]

Hope you've had your weetabix..

 

[rockitman]

I am going to put "The Hammer" on my plinth.

+1

 

[spiritofmusic]

Surely “Mjölnir” is The Hammer reference you want?

 

[NorthStar]

What's the long horizontal shaft above the turntable?