Hello all .... from a turntable nuts

dice45 · 19th January 2002, 10:45 PM

Hello all,

my name is Bernhard Kistner and I am from Munich. I am into DIY turntable and tonearm design and my other DIY ambitions are to provide an appropriate platform for that.

I also am into PP tube amplifiers (preamp and power amp) and open baffle speakers.

What I still am seeking here is a forum about DIY turntables. Does such exist here?

Greets,

SemperFi · 19th January 2002, 11:03 PM

http://www.turntable-kits.com/turntable.htm

I built a tonearm using balsawood. I have difficulties with the connectin arm/axle, so haven't tried it yet. Balsa is the strongest wood in the world in respects to weight, and the arm seems really rigid and strong, as well as being lighter than the steel tubed arm I wan't to replace.

dice45 · 20th January 2002, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SemperFi

http://www.turntable-kits.com/turntable.htm

I built a tonearm using balsawood. I have difficulties with the connectin arm/axle, so haven't tried it yet. Balsa is the strongest wood in the world in respects to weight, and the arm seems really rigid and strong, as well as being lighter than the steel tubed arm I wan't to replace.

So there are other TT nuts out there

Maybe I find some more?

Greets,

SemperFi · 20th January 2002, 11:00 PM

hell yes! I've got too many great records from the 50s to now that I simply cannot get rid of my TT. Besides, vinyl is more dynamic than CD, which to me is more musical. I only wish I could afford a new TT. Right now I have an old pioner LP12D. The only mod to it is filled sand in it wherever I could, and use a ringmat. I use a homemade tube phono preamp and a Grado gold pickup.
Not the greatest, but sure holds up to my digital even though I have a decent CDplayer.

Regards, Nick.

Jakeh · 22nd January 2002, 04:07 PM

Try searching for "Teres", there's a whole bunch of 'em who will come out of the woodwork at you.

Jake

dice45 · 22nd January 2002, 07:02 PM

Hello all,

is there is some interest in discussion about DIY TT building and design?

If so, c'mon folks, let's enthuse about it and pester Jason a bit to make a new TT-related forum !

I like this particular site's spirit. Maybe I can talk some buddies into stopping by and maybe joining. I have started already doing so

Tonyb · 1st February 2002, 04:01 PM

Hi Bernhard,

Let us start a turntable forum! You have my support.

Regards,

Tony

dice45 · 2nd February 2002, 02:51 AM

Hey Tony,

Welcome!

Do I remember right you are the guy planning an airborne TT with a 50kg platter?

hoping I remembered right!

This shitty disease! Alz.... Alz ... Alz .... cannot rermember the name but one always meets new people everyday

Tonyb · 4th February 2002, 02:30 PM

Hi Bernhard,

Yes, you remember correctly. Now I am also considering a 50kg airborne flywheel with a light platter on a conventional bearing. Silk therad driven. This arrangement should have less energy storage and less smearing? Anybody has a cheap, unwanted air bearing? Or, a cheap Maplenoll could be used just for a bearing. Is a shortage of time (and money) only my problem or others have it, too?

I am still waiting for S/N 00002 of LT1. This way I would have some incentive to jump on my turntable. What do you say, Bernhard ? ;-)

Regards,

Tony

walker · 4th February 2002, 03:09 PM

I love vinyl as well as shelac! Has anyone used liquid floatation bearings? A high loss silicon?
Regards WALKER

19th January 2002, 10:45 PM	#1
dice45 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Munich, Bavaria	Hello all .... from a turntable nuts Hello all, my name is Bernhard Kistner and I am from Munich. I am into DIY turntable and tonearm design and my other DIY ambitions are to provide an appropriate platform for that. I also am into PP tube amplifiers (preamp and power amp) and open baffle speakers. What I still am seeking here is a forum about DIY turntables. Does such exist here? Greets, __________________ Greets, Bernhard

19th January 2002, 11:03 PM	#2
SemperFi diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: nowhere	at least there're kits http://www.turntable-kits.com/turntable.htm I built a tonearm using balsawood. I have difficulties with the connectin arm/axle, so haven't tried it yet. Balsa is the strongest wood in the world in respects to weight, and the arm seems really rigid and strong, as well as being lighter than the steel tubed arm I wan't to replace.

20th January 2002, 11:00 PM	#4
SemperFi diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: nowhere	TT-nut? hell yes! I've got too many great records from the 50s to now that I simply cannot get rid of my TT. Besides, vinyl is more dynamic than CD, which to me is more musical. I only wish I could afford a new TT. Right now I have an old pioner LP12D. The only mod to it is filled sand in it wherever I could, and use a ringmat. I use a homemade tube phono preamp and a Grado gold pickup. Not the greatest, but sure holds up to my digital even though I have a decent CDplayer. Regards, Nick.

22nd January 2002, 07:02 PM	#6
dice45 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Munich, Bavaria	TT/Vinyl forum ? Hello all, is there is some interest in discussion about DIY TT building and design? If so, c'mon folks, let's enthuse about it and pester Jason a bit to make a new TT-related forum ! I like this particular site's spirit. Maybe I can talk some buddies into stopping by and maybe joining. I have started already doing so __________________ Greets, Bernhard

2nd February 2002, 02:51 AM	#8
dice45 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Munich, Bavaria	Hey Tony, Welcome! Do I remember right you are the guy planning an airborne TT with a 50kg platter? hoping I remembered right! This shitty disease! Alz.... Alz ... Alz .... cannot rermember the name but one always meets new people everyday __________________ Greets, Bernhard


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22nd January 2002, 04:07 PM	#5
Jakeh diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001	Try searching for "Teres", there's a whole bunch of 'em who will come out of the woodwork at you. Jake

1st February 2002, 04:01 PM	#7
Tonyb diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	Hi Bernhard, Let us start a turntable forum! You have my support. Regards, Tony

4th February 2002, 02:30 PM	#9
Tonyb diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	Hi Bernhard, Yes, you remember correctly. Now I am also considering a 50kg airborne flywheel with a light platter on a conventional bearing. Silk therad driven. This arrangement should have less energy storage and less smearing? Anybody has a cheap, unwanted air bearing? Or, a cheap Maplenoll could be used just for a bearing. Is a shortage of time (and money) only my problem or others have it, too? I am still waiting for S/N 00002 of LT1. This way I would have some incentive to jump on my turntable. What do you say, Bernhard ? ;-) Regards, Tony

4th February 2002, 03:09 PM	#10
walker diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Perth West Australia	I love vinyl as well as shelac! Has anyone used liquid floatation bearings? A high loss silicon? Regards WALKER

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