Thanks, but what´s about cartridge loading?
To be honest I´ve done quite similar plinth constructions as Artisan does but didn´t get signal-to-noise ratio bettered with that. Rather the opposite happened and sound becomes a bit euphonic. That´s the reason whay I went back to original SH-10B3 obsidian plinth. But in order to get best specs the rubber stuff and feets needs to be in order.
In most cases and I´ve done some Garrards over the years it´s not the positioning of the idler but the motor. First you need to investigate the lower motor bearing, which likes to run dry, the bushings and then the motor must also be assembled and adjusted correctly, which is achieved by correctly aligning the lower and upper motor halves with the motor shaft. However, the lower motor bearing usually has to be completely dismantled and overhauled. It also needs new oil from time to time.
I agree , the SH-10B3 is relatively neutral as a base if in good condition and appropriately positioned on a quality rack or dense furniture.
If your SP10 is showing symptoms like that than send it out for service. No need to be using a broken turntable.
On the contrary the best way to achieve best performance from a belt drive turntable is to use a heavy platter and a relatively small motor. I don’t say that SME 20/12 is better than Garrad 301 or not. What I’m trying to say is they intentionally use small motors with belt drives. With the help of moment of inertia of the heavy platter, low torque/small motor’s internal vibrations and speed fluctuations are eliminated which yields to a smoother drive.
I'm not one to post "you might consider" ideas regularly. That said, if one is looking for a rim drive table beyond reproach, you may want to reach out to Christopher Thornton of Artisan Fidelity. IMHO, his bespoke rim drive tables compete with the world's best regardless of drive type and won't set you back as dollarwise as they will. Additionally, AF tables do not give up the bold and engaging sound idler drives are known for but do bring a level of precision to the proceedings not previously achieved.
Sorry all. The Semper Sonus is a rim drive, not an idler.Another idler that is worth looking at for those searching for an affordable, newly designed, and manufactured table. I have not heard it and believe the price is in the $8-9k for the table sans arm.
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Sorry, but this is the worst one can do when performance really counts.
Simone Lucchetti started with modified Rek o Kut LP-34 and Rondine T-12H some years ago. Today I think he is manufacturing all parts inhouse. And yes those are very tempting performers.
that’s totally wrong. big motor with a high tork combined with a relatively light platter not only worsen wow&flatter performance but also increase transfer of motor vibrations to needle more. direct drive is whole another story. when you get more experience with high end tables you’ll knowSorry, but this is the worst one can do when performance really counts.
In order to achieve stable rotation with minimum wow and flutter you need a heavy motor in order to eliminate any speed derivation caused in milliseconds. Otherwise you´ll get longer sustained piano tones from the lower midrange with a very unnatural kind of a vibrato.
You can check this easily on any turntable using a small motor combined with a heavy platter but won´t recognize this crappy behaviour on any idler or direct drive that´s working in factory specs.
P.S.: On other hand those crappy drive concepts cover any unnatural spatiality issues of modern audiophile reissues.
i think you would find the Saskia model two idler has a precision and refinement at the tip top of idlers. weighs 220 pounds, Pabst motor, super low noise floor. in some ways more belt drive sound than idler. not as extremely bold as some idlers. just the right amount of drive and grip. but exceptional tonal density and image focus. a five tool player.I'm not one to post "you might consider" ideas regularly. That said, if one is looking for a rim drive table beyond reproach, you may want to reach out to Christopher Thornton of Artisan Fidelity. IMHO, his bespoke rim drive tables compete with the world's best regardless of drive type and won't set you back as dollarwise as they will. Additionally, AF tables do not give up the bold and engaging sound idler drives are known for but do bring a level of precision to the proceedings not previously achieved.
You should go to school again. But please don´t talk about things you do not even understand at all.
the answer won't be complete until i receive the EMIA MC Trio. the 'noise' issue seems to mostly been a question of proper gain. Dave Slagle started me with a 1:28 SUT which turned out to be too low, so i was operating under the threshold for noise free playing. then he sent me a 1:40 which got closer. finally we decided to go to 1:50 SUT which is what others are doing and what Darius recommends.
Do you have a photo you can post of the Lenco with Schroder? I'm about to start on a similar project with the Schroder arm... although thinking of just buying a PTP Solid 9 instead.
I’ll try. Hope this works.
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