iaudio
Well-Known Member
Stunning! Your DIY puts high end manufactured stuff to shame when it comes to aesthetics!
Using push rod of JCB back hoe, great improvisation!
Using push rod of JCB back hoe, great improvisation!
Great and kudos on your DIY. If you dont mind, could you please elaborate on the tonearm base and its construction (esp on the stability, any retuning required if there is any accidental dislocation / movement etc)
dear gee_john,
It is superb. I know how much effort and brain work would have gone into to bring out such a beautiful machine back to life. I am sure it will also sound superb. You are fortunate to have a good carpenter friend. How is the machine damped? Have you covered the motor with anything and is the TT suspended?
kuruvilajacob
I have two Garrard 301s. One of them is suspended on squash balls placed just under the plintat the 4 cornersh . On the other one, the entire machine other than space for the moving parts are all filled by marine plywood and not suspended . It is supposed to further reduce the motor noise from reaching the top of the TT. I find the former a little bit open sounding whereas the latter is more engaging. Have you used Birch wood or Birchply for the plinth?
kuruvilajacob
Wow. You could get a dust cover made for the 301. I have made for mine.
Regds
kuruvilajacob
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Can you please recommend where I can get a dust cover made?
Any one in Cochin?
Wow. That looks amazing. Are you using DL-103 or 103 R? Which would be a good phono stage for DL 103? How would you compare the 301 with your other TT? Which model of Jelco arm ? You could get a dust cover made for the 301. I have made for mine.
Regds
kuruvilajacob