2sheds Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I like turntables, and in particular I like tonearms. I find the various differing ways to drag a needle around a record absolutely fascinating. I love the style, the engineering and the overall aesthetics. To me tonearms are titillating. Which tonearms do it for you? I'll show you mine if you show me yours...:o To start with I'll show you this - my current favourite (it's actually Smithy's ) The 47 Laboratory Tsurube Tonearm The arm suspension is divided into two points, the horizontal suspension at the arm pivot and the vertical suspension at the middle of the arm length, to improve the trackability and to reduce the effect of the arm mass OK, now I've exposed mine (JCR's actually) - let's see yours And guys - more photos less chat... cheers 2sheds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 A mechanism that everyone will adore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nude Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 A mechanism that everyone will adore. Yep thought so, A Rat Trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 MMMmmmmmmm............toned arm.... [ATTACH]2808[/ATTACH] What? You mean Tone Arm? Woops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 A mechanism that everyone will adore. Mustud, Ballast from your yacht's keel...? cheers 2sheds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 MMMmmmmmmm............toned arm....[ATTACH]2808[/ATTACH] What? You mean Tone Arm? Woops... Full of bloody comedians.... cheers 2sheds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 MMMmmmmmmm............toned arm....What? You mean Tone Arm? Woops... Sheddie, I think your thread is doomed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Full of bloody comedians....cheers 2sheds A la Shedsy....touche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56oval Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I like turntables, and in particular I like tonearms. I find the various differing ways to drag a needle around a record absolutely fascinating. I love the style, the engineering and the overall aesthetics. To me tonearms are titillating. Which tonearms do it for you? I'll show you mine if you show me yours...:o To start with I'll show you this - my current favourite (it's actually Smithy's ) The 47 Laboratory Tsurube Tonearm The arm suspension is divided into two points, the horizontal suspension at the arm pivot and the vertical suspension at the middle of the arm length, to improve the trackability and to reduce the effect of the arm mass OK, now I've exposed mine (JCR's actually) - let's see yours And guys - more photos less chat... cheers 2sheds Its a mazing what you can do with a high temp silicon "O" ring . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 My chickens have come home to roost... cheers 2sheds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nude Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 My chickens have come home to roost... cheers 2sheds Dave's Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Dave's Maybe I think he sold 'em all to buy his new 'mystery' system... cheers 2sheds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Here's a goodun. Its all cardboard! You run it by turning the record with a pencil. [ATTACH]2809[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56oval Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 A mechanism that everyone will adore. Hello mustud this is a transport mech and he also built this Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Some antique arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I think there's a tonearm in here somewhere.... [ATTACH]2810[/ATTACH] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I think there's a tonearm in here somewhere.... That I have to respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigertim Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I think there's a tonearm in here somewhere....[ATTACH]2810[/ATTACH] That's not a turntable... it is a bottle labelling machine from Carlton breweries :o Talk about overkill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waricle Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 ARM..en.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asteroid Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This is my favourite: However i'm quite fond of these: note the Technics platter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I quite like the minimalist look of the Schroder arm: and the equally minimalist Breuer arm: But the complicated looking Triplanar arm also appeals: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waricle Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Woodn't this one do http://www.altmann.haan.de/tonearm/Tonepics/Holzarm.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asteroid Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I do love that diy tonearm. I'm quite keen on trying it one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsss Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This one does me, even if it is getting very old: DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andythiing Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Thats not a tonearm - this is a tonearm! Then these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyiBonMogNA&NR=1 Can ypu pick the one I cut out on the bandsaw last night. I'm with your sheds - part of the ttracction with records and audio for me is the engineering, design, looks, an "feel" and the tone arm is amonngst the best parts along with a nice spinning platter! Still too new to it all to have a favoutrite but must say the B&O I have in the shed has a certain attraction for me at the moment - I know B&O can be hit and miss on the quality of audio side but they did have great designers - and for em that is a part of what "entertainment" is about (ie form and function - but why not have great function and great form" So too much talk but still getting to know and love all the magical tonearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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