Making an LP player

[Iain McNeill]

anyone else noticed this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/TURNTABLE-MARBLE...QQcmdZViewItem

That seems to take care of a lot of the hard work for only $200

How does the oil-filled bearing compare to other bearing technologies?
Is it all a matter of materials and accuracy/tolerance of the machined surfaces?

[Nanook]

oil filled bearings are perhaps the most common place bearing type in use in turntables (old and new alike). If the bearing was sourced from something that had a good one that matches the platter (and it isn't worn out), I think $200 may be a good price. Depending on motor technologies used and arm used, a table could be put together inexpensively.

If the granite is a sink cut-out, those are generally available for less than $20
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A low st cost motor system may be available for as low as $50, or as expensive as a new Subaru.

same with an arm. A DIY arm can be put together for $2.19 (I know because I did it), or you could spend enough to buy a second Subaru to match the first.

So if you can use hand tools, a soldering Iron, and are not too proud(you don't need brand names to enjoy music), you could end up with a GREAT $300 player....

[Iain McNeill]

Thanks Nanook,

Kitchen sink cut-outs eh? Thank looks about the size of it - I'm going dumpster diving at our local granite counter top guy!

That and one of the Teres bearings that seem to get good reviews here and I could be well on the way.

I'll peruse your TT and tonearm threads. Good stuff!