Hello there,
I bought a Thorens TD-150 in pretty good conditions, and while I want to rewire it, I don't want to cut RCA outlet holes into the original chassis. So I thought I would build a new chassis and possibly improve the sound.
I have read the excellent article on 79209 which mentions preferring MDF over solid wood because of better bass response. However there is no way I would work with MDF: while I go over the effort to rebuild the plinth, it may as well be nice wood.
I have a couple of questions about the plinth. I see custom plinths of different shapes and weights out there and I wonder if I should be look for any particular parameters:
- Hard / soft wood (Please don't tell me that MDF is REALLY the way to go)
- Frame thickness and height
- Overall weight
If I had no constraints, I would attempt to use some bulky (2x5 in) reclaimed oak I have from an older project. The finished chassis weight should be about 5.5Kg. I also temporarily replaced the Thorens' rubber feet with half wine corks that I may reuse for my plinth (2015 Bordeaux, apparently a good year for turntable feet).
Any pointers will be highly appreciated.
gm
I bought a Thorens TD-150 in pretty good conditions, and while I want to rewire it, I don't want to cut RCA outlet holes into the original chassis. So I thought I would build a new chassis and possibly improve the sound.
I have read the excellent article on 79209 which mentions preferring MDF over solid wood because of better bass response. However there is no way I would work with MDF: while I go over the effort to rebuild the plinth, it may as well be nice wood.
I have a couple of questions about the plinth. I see custom plinths of different shapes and weights out there and I wonder if I should be look for any particular parameters:
- Hard / soft wood (Please don't tell me that MDF is REALLY the way to go)
- Frame thickness and height
- Overall weight
If I had no constraints, I would attempt to use some bulky (2x5 in) reclaimed oak I have from an older project. The finished chassis weight should be about 5.5Kg. I also temporarily replaced the Thorens' rubber feet with half wine corks that I may reuse for my plinth (2015 Bordeaux, apparently a good year for turntable feet).
Any pointers will be highly appreciated.
gm