I agree.I don't think I would have bought the SP10/2 because of the electronics (and the second hand price in NZ). Whereas I have had the 401's motor in bits to oil it and have no fear of working on it!
But having been given the SP10 I am delighted to have it and want to keep it running.Even though looking at the amount of parts on the boards is a bit daunting!But I'm in no hurry and that helps.
But having been given the SP10 I am delighted to have it and want to keep it running.Even though looking at the amount of parts on the boards is a bit daunting!But I'm in no hurry and that helps.
It hasn't happened yet and show no sign of happening in the future !
Sounds like a lame excuse to me............... 🙄
Dave
Sounds like a lame excuse to me............... 🙄
Dave
Dave
That,s your head well in the sand.
The basic mechanical turntable is good for eons. One actual failure of an electrolytic capacitor overheating the one IC you just cant get, will bring the walls down
I was trying to poke some of the talented electronic guys on this site to think of a modern simple control system
Andy
That,s your head well in the sand.
The basic mechanical turntable is good for eons. One actual failure of an electrolytic capacitor overheating the one IC you just cant get, will bring the walls down
I was trying to poke some of the talented electronic guys on this site to think of a modern simple control system
Andy
One could certainly design a far more compact control system these days. But the vast majority of the parts are still replaceable, and the labor involved in design, fab, debug, and documentation of a new design may not seem to be worth it for the limited quantities. (That said, I'd buy one if it were needed)
Sy
Yes I guess the number of potential customers is the barrier to this type of replacement. Though there are PSU's on the market at least here in the UK
Andy
Yes I guess the number of potential customers is the barrier to this type of replacement. Though there are PSU's on the market at least here in the UK
Andy
Oh, I can believe that! A power supply is orders of magnitude easier to design and build. Even someone like me can do that. 😀
Anyone have any experience with the Acoustand plinth? I can't find much information.
Acoustand Technics SP10-MK2/MK3-SP15-SP20-SP25 Plinth System 2 - Acoustand
Acoustand Technics SP10-MK2/MK3-SP15-SP20-SP25 Plinth System 2 - Acoustand
As to alternative motor contollers using modern components, I believe someone had a DIYaudio thread about this, as well as a blog somewhere, perhaps a year ago. It appeared he actually had his electronics driving the motor and turning the platter, but then no further updates.
I am making a plinth for my table and it is time to make an armboard. What do you think about Delrin as a material? Looks good from mechanical point of view, but maybe not the best for the application...
What material are you using for the rest of the plinth?
There may be some value in using the same material for both.
Mr Porter used panzerholtz with the Mk3 panzerholtz plinth and birch ply for the Mk2 birch ply plinth. The plinths being the same as the arm boards
There may be some value in using the same material for both.
Mr Porter used panzerholtz with the Mk3 panzerholtz plinth and birch ply for the Mk2 birch ply plinth. The plinths being the same as the arm boards
I've heard of this company for making piano pinblocks (thick, hard, strong laminated hardwoods), and it makes several materials under the name Panzerholz:
Delignit Products - Panals,Fineply, Panzerholz,Tuffboard, Spezialwood
Delignit Products - Panals,Fineply, Panzerholz,Tuffboard, Spezialwood
Filling the plinth (made by Einric), things placed on it. (noting mounted yet) Looks very nice so far. The armboard is Wenge.
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