NewportJazz Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I also made the record weight from hardened Aluminium and layers of old growth Brazilian Rosewood from the Gibson guitar factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, NewportJazz said: I also made the record weight from hardened Aluminium and layers of old growth Brazilian Rosewood from the Gibson guitar factory Nice work. are you going to oil/varnish the wood. It would come up a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 3 hours ago, NewportJazz said: Here is mine. Its based on the Sony tt-3000. The arm is a Linn Basic plus with a new old stock Pickering xv 1500s The plinth is 2.5 inch by 8 inch American Hickory. Its supported inside with 1.25 inch ywoon covered with several layers of Isodamp. The tt rests on a shelf with 15 layers of iso damp to isolate it from any vibrations. The feet are shaped from Isage Orange wood which are inserted to the plinth with 6 layers of isodamp inside. The feet rest on quilted Maple blocks with a layer of isodamp on the bottom. I bought the tt before modifications and building of the plinth for 100$ on Craigslist. While not a high dollar tt it is the best i can do with a very limited budjet. The tt weighs about 100lbs. Thanks Newport Jazz i guess its all about the music instead of look yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewportJazz Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 11 hours ago, metal beat said: Nice work. are you going to oil/varnish the wood. It would come up a treat It has been varnished several times. Just a bit dull right now. Been busy making these. Enjoy the music Newport Jazz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 9 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) On 10/05/2019 at 10:51 PM, NewportJazz said: It has been varnished several times. Just a bit dull right now. Been busy making these. Enjoy the music Newport Jazz It's so comforting to see that people are still making copies of the classic designs in audio. In this case the JBL 2397 horn. These horns coupled with the JBL 2461 compression driver were a big favorite of mine in my PA designs in the 70's and 80's. As to why the previous post was in a turntable thread, it's beyond me,but then many things are. Edited May 13, 2019 by Number 9 'kn typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewportJazz Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Thanks. Im still playing with the fine details. I just re shaped the transition from the driver into the horn. Going to listen more but i think its just about right. The shaped lip of the horn opening seems to spread the sound over a wider area. Going to taper the ends on the side pieces today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia France Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) My DIY turntable based on DENON DP 3000 with SME 300 tonearm and a DL103 Gold Limited edition. Magnetic sustentation of the main board. Edited May 13, 2019 by Patricia France typo 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAH BLAH Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Now that appeals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Patricia France said: My DIY turntable based on DENON DP 3000 with SME 300 tonearm and a DL103 Gold Limited edition. Magnetic sustentation of the main board. very interesting diy design 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Started the day like this and now my second DV505 has a home. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Citroen said: Started the day like this and now my second DV505 has a home. Siggwan stopped making tonearm and i always wondering how they sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) James got distracted with his other hobby firearms, and his day job flying commercial planes, and a lack of cocobolo supply. So yes Analogue Instrument tonearms are no longer being made. Mine is a prototype Sigwan - half Apparition, half Sigwan Edited May 14, 2019 by Citroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Citroen said: James got distracted with his other hobby firearms, and his day job flying commercial planes, and a lack of cocobolo supply. So yes Analogue Instrument tonearms are no longer being made. i remembered speaking to him before i decided on Reed tonearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 9 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Here's my latest build. Twin Premotec Motors, Delrin platter and sub-platter, Mag-Lev suspension, Cutom built Audio Origami arm. Not going to be a commercial release, but I'm one step closer to having a nice sounding system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 9 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Here's my latest build. Twin Premotec Motors, Delrin platter and sub-platter, Mag-Lev suspension, Cutom built Audio Origami arm. Not going to be a commercial release, but I'm one step closer to having a nice sounding system! Edited May 14, 2019 by Number 9 Previous post lost image! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenny Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1980's Rega 2, 8 platter. With DV501 arm Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge with Valve amplification Love the old classics 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mloutfie Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Glenny said: 1980's Rega 2, 8 platter. With DV501 arm Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge with Valve amplification Love the old classics Love the tonearm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtexcnndrm99 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Glenny said: 1980's Rega 2, 8 platter. With DV501 arm Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge with Valve amplification Love the old classics Great to see an appreciation of the older gear. To earn and wooden skirting steal the show. What platter did you say that was - from a P8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenny Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: Great to see an appreciation of the older gear. To earn and wooden skirting steal the show. What platter did you say that was - from a P8? Yes, I had a new motor and lead installed, while I was at it I up graded to P8 platter with the aluminium disc as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Never seen a 501 on a Planar 2 before. Looks fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtexcnndrm99 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Glenny said: Yes, I had a new motor and lead installed, while I was at it I up graded to P8 platter with the aluminium disc as well. Very cool. Curious, where’d you get the platter? It’s $799 at aussiehifi :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 23 hours ago, Number 9 said: Here's my latest build. Twin Premotec Motors, Delrin platter and sub-platter, Mag-Lev suspension, Cutom built Audio Origami arm. Not going to be a commercial release, but I'm one step closer to having a nice sounding system! Very cool, Steve. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenny Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 12 hours ago, crtexcnndrm99 said: Very cool. Curious, where’d you get the platter? It’s $799 at aussiehifi :eek: I got it from Stereophonic in Brunswick, I didn't pay quite that much because he just happen have it lying around so to speak. I had to get the aluminium disc with it make it fit which was $100. Made a big different I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzista Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Finally have my TT set up in my new listening room ready for the Sydney GTG this coming Sunday. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gijo1977 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I have finally got the Acoustic Solid and Origin Live tonearm setup and playing tunes [emoji16]A few months without vinyl has been tough, but hopefully a fading memory!I chose to start off with the Dynavector 10x5, it’s a really trusty little beast and seems to love a Rega geometry arm! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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