2008 Maxon Motor Group Buy

[Algar_emi]

Sorry Quan, I don't any tape pulley left. One of the replacement pulley for the previous GB never get to its destination, so I'm sending it in replacement. No more Tape pulley left.

 

[quan]

Hi guys, has anyone used this kit for replacement of Linn turntable.
I like to know if the pulley would still be ok to use as the Linn subplatter is much less than 30cm?
Thanks.

 

[Toaster]

The group buy pulleys are too large in diameter for the Linn. The Teres pulleys, if you can get them should be fine, but, more importantly, you will not be able to use thread or tape drive with a standard Linn, because of the spring suspension system. The relationship between the motor and the subplatter has to be pretty much fixed. A rubber suspension like that of the Roksan Xerxes should be OK, but any significant lateral movement, which you will certainly get when you spin the platter up, will lose the thread or tape- it'll drop off. Don't be mislead by my intended use with a Systemdek- I'll either be replacing the springs with sorbothane 'blobs' of some kind, or perhaps attaching the motor to the subchassis, which is a (fairly radical) option you could try. Rather than modify the Linn subchassis and kill it's resale value it may be worth looking at a DIY subchassis. Now that Linn has debunked it's own mythos about the superiority of a 'lossy' subchassis and armboard with the introduction of the Keel, you should feel reasonably happy to experiment with aluminium extrusions or WHY. Particularly if you were willing to accept a removable armboard, a near copy of the Keel be made by anyone with a decent-sized milling machine and some 'aircraft grade' aluminium plate.
Have fun!

 

[quan]

Thanks Toaster , definitely food for thought.

 

[tnargs]

Hi, I joined the GB but I don't see my name on the latest list. Don't want to miss out!

 

[Algar_emi]

tnargs you have mail. Thanks...

I'll probably start sending email for payment this week.

Bye.

 

[zoobird07]

Group Buy

I am interested in participating in the group buy. I can't e-mail directly via the forum, since I am a new member. I sent you an e-mail via the address on your web site. I would be interested in the motor, pcb and pulley. Thanks

 

[ichiban]

Hello, if I'm not too late, please count me in for 1 PCB and 1 motor.
Thanks,

 

[YAKI]

Due date

Hello,
Hope I don't disturbe, but do you have any estimation regarding the "purchas execution", that is, when do you expect to order the motors etc'? Hope I don't diturbe - just planing my project time... 🙂
Thanks,
Yaki

 

[dnewma04]

1 pulley, 1 pcb, 1 motor for me if I'm not too late. If I am too late, I'll hold off for GB 2009. 🙂 Thanks.

 

[Algar_emi]

I would like to place the order in the next few weeks. I'll start sending email with total to pay using PayPal soon. Check your email. The faster everyone pay, the faster I'll place the order.

Thanks...

 

[whubbard]

Sylvain,

Have you started to send out the payment emails?
I am yet to recieve one...but I would like to pay ASAP so no one is waiting on me.

-West

 

[Algar_emi]

Not yet. This is a holiday week-end in Quebec, and taking care of the family is the priority for the next few days. Don't worry, it will come your way 😉

 

[whubbard]

No problem at all.
Just making sure its all moving forward.

Thanks again for running it.

-West

 

[Algar_emi]

zoobird07, ichiban send me an email with your order, diyaudio usename, complete name and address.
My email is bergeron.syl"at"videotron.qc.ca

Yes, tnargs you're on my list.

For any other member interested in this group buy, please continue to send me email with your request. Even if this group is about to close, there is always drop-out down the line, so there is a good chance that I can still offer you a kit.

Thanks...

SB

 

[Algar_emi]

I'll start sending emails this evening.

Prices for initial payment (so I can but the parts myself) are:

Motor (quantity 20-50) = 95$ + TX(5%+7.5%) + shipping to me = 110$
PCB = 30$ + TX(5%+7.5%) + shipping to me = 35$
Pulley = 25$ (From Greg Nuspel)
3%PayPal fee

Total = U$175

My paypal address is: algar_emi"at"hotmail.com

I added a few bucks on the motor and PCB price to cover other possible charges such as exchange rate fluctuation or charges from PayPal when transferring the money from U$ to $CAN, etc...
I'll mentioned that the previous GB was a real nightmare just to follow small bits of fees here and there and make sure I don't loose money at the end.

I'll make the final corrections at time of shipping.

Thanks...

SB

 

[robmil]

Price increase!

I don't know about you guys but I find the price hike here a bit steep. I can't see how these prices have gone up by so much. The motor has gone up by $30! ..that's a 37% increase.

I had a budget set aside which was pretty much fixed...now I'm not too sure.

Rob

 

[luvdunhill]

Price increase!

I don't know about you guys but I find the price hike here a bit steep. I can't see how these prices have gone up by so much. The motor has gone up by $30! ..that's a 37% increase.

I had a budget set aside which was pretty much fixed...now I'm not too sure.

Rob

I suspect that's the Canadian distributors cut, as the previous group buy was direct from the manufacturer.

 

[PixelPlay]

I had thought that this was direct from the manufacturer?

 

[luvdunhill]

PixelPlay:

see post #13

after placing a few large orders, Maxon may be mandating this, who knows. I trust that our gracious host has done his homework on this one, but I was also surprised by the price hike.