Hi all who have a Pro-Ject Perspective recordplayer.
Not only the subplatter was upgradend but also the clamp.
I explain, the subplatter I used is the alu subplatter upgrade for the Pro-Ject Classic
and although the bearing hole diameter is the same it sits too low and runs on
the bearing screws and damping padle.
Remove subplatter take two spanners lift the subchassis out of its front
springs but tilt it up so you can reach the bearing nuts underneath the subchassis
carefull with the arm wiring at the back!
Undo the top nut on the bearing housing underneath the subchassis and turn it almost totally up
against its top.
Tighten the bottem nut that holds the bottom part of the bearing up against the top nut .
Now the bearing sits about 4 mm higher and the new subplatter should
run free of the damping padle and the bearing screws.
To get more clearance for the subchassis I used 3 O rings on the outside
of the spring cups raising them a little from the chassis and damping them a little also
this was needed because of the greater weight of the new subplatter.
The new subplatter does not have a thread for the old clamp that`s where the new clamp comes
in.
I used a Chinese POM clamp from the bay that cost about 15 Euro it is like the Mitchel clamp.
Push on and tighten, better to my ears than the alu one that came with the Pro-Ject.
Remember to adjust your cartridge VTA!
To my ears a worthwhile upgrade for not too much money.
Good luck and be very carefull with the handling of the subchassis and arm wiring!
Regards, Veeren
Not only the subplatter was upgradend but also the clamp.
I explain, the subplatter I used is the alu subplatter upgrade for the Pro-Ject Classic
and although the bearing hole diameter is the same it sits too low and runs on
the bearing screws and damping padle.
Remove subplatter take two spanners lift the subchassis out of its front
springs but tilt it up so you can reach the bearing nuts underneath the subchassis
carefull with the arm wiring at the back!
Undo the top nut on the bearing housing underneath the subchassis and turn it almost totally up
against its top.
Tighten the bottem nut that holds the bottom part of the bearing up against the top nut .
Now the bearing sits about 4 mm higher and the new subplatter should
run free of the damping padle and the bearing screws.
To get more clearance for the subchassis I used 3 O rings on the outside
of the spring cups raising them a little from the chassis and damping them a little also
this was needed because of the greater weight of the new subplatter.
The new subplatter does not have a thread for the old clamp that`s where the new clamp comes
in.
I used a Chinese POM clamp from the bay that cost about 15 Euro it is like the Mitchel clamp.
Push on and tighten, better to my ears than the alu one that came with the Pro-Ject.
Remember to adjust your cartridge VTA!
To my ears a worthwhile upgrade for not too much money.
Good luck and be very carefull with the handling of the subchassis and arm wiring!
Regards, Veeren
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