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Post by wizardofoz on Feb 12, 2015 13:05:32 GMT -5
I have a number of Linear Trackers...some working and some in not so great shape. Beogram 8000 (currently under repair) Technics SL7 - Working in the lounge Garrard GT55 (sort of TT but a swing arm arrangement) but missing some counterweight parts The Lenco Slate based PTP-2 plinth and Terminator Pro3 in my main listening room. After all this is the way records are actually cut. My latest is a Transfi-Audio Terminator Pro3 I must say that I have barely done any adjustments on the setup yet but it is performing extremely well as is. Barely running any pump pressure and no skips or bouncing around. Some pictures here       Never heard my vinyl sound so darn sweet before...even despite the pump noise (which is very little) as I have yet to box it and locate it outside the room. |
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Post by kurthaudio on Feb 17, 2015 23:37:04 GMT -5
I don't have anything as exotic as that but have been pretty happy with my Sony PSX 555ES running a Denon 103r into a set of lihndal SU transformers into a Tubes For HiFi PH16.
Second system is a Harmon Kardon ST-7 with a Shure v15 type 3.
I have a JVC QLA75 on its way. Not Linear tracking but dynamic Q damped. Also one of the best direct drives ever made. I can't wait to hear what it sounds like against my LT tables!
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Post by reaper60 on Feb 17, 2015 23:59:01 GMT -5
Not a TT buff but would love to learn more! That table looks like a crazy science project I might concoct in my basement!
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Post by djoel on Feb 18, 2015 0:17:59 GMT -5
Man that's the coolest TT arm I've seen, amazing...Have fun, enjoy.
Congrats
Djoel
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Post by lionear on Feb 18, 2015 0:57:52 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2015 12:06:09 GMT -5
Wizard thanks for starting this thread! I am very interested in what your thinking and research was that led you into linear tracking turntables. To me, linear makes a lot of sense from a tracking, and engineering perspective. I am just now getting interested in them. I have an old Beogram 3400 from the mid 70's that continues to serve me well, but have been looking at the 8000 series Beograms because my 17 daughter is really getting into vinyl, and has been eyeing my Beogram, lol. There is a company in Atlanta www.aminaaudio.com/cartridge.html that rebuilds B&O TT's and cartridges and I read they are very good at it. They can do some neat things to B&O Linear Tracking TT's. I was thinking about finding a 4000, or 8000 series, and letting them do a complete mod on the thing. I meant to add this link to the B&O TT mods: www.aminaaudio.com/phono.html |
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Post by wizardofoz on Feb 19, 2015 8:36:23 GMT -5
I have the 8000 and will probably get it going again one day...but the p-type mod is an interesting one. Cetainly the B&O carts are hard to find now an stylus likewise.
You can also consider the Technics SL7 as they are cheap and easy to work on, mostly just need a belt replacement on the arm drive. I still use the SL7 I have a a lot and even my wife loves to spin something on it from time to time...these fully enclosed arms and automatic operation are a great thing for younger or inexperienced vinyl users.
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