Rek-O-Kut Rondine

[Wardsweb]

I refurbished this table for a buddy. The platter was mirror polished, the plinth dampened with 3M dampening foil and a new base made from tiger maple. I did update it with IEC and RCA connectors.

 

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[cjfrbw]

Interesting, is that the original arm?

 

[RogerD]

Just beautiful, how does it sound?

 

[Wardsweb]

Interesting, is that the original arm?

No, it is a Grado arm.

 

[Wardsweb]

Just beautiful, how does it sound?

Nice but still has some rumble from the idler. So working on a modded idler. Either machine and resleeve a bronze bushing or press fit a needle bearing and then new rubber.

 

[kach22i]

... the plinth dampened with 3M dampening foil..

Can you please tell us more about the use of this foil? Where you put it (photo), how much of it to use and which type?

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...ECFTDQGLE0000000_nid=D3T6R4W2GVbe0186HLSHCJgl

I've used Duct Seal (like clay, stays soft) on underside of platter and inside of hollow plinth with good results. However, it's impossible to maintain a consistent thickness so I was concerned about creating unexpected nodes.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/buildi...nd-10pack-plugs-duct-seal-compound-66138.html