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Tonight's project. I'm rebuilding the motor suspension on a Connoisseur BD2 and giving it a bit of a clean and re-lube.
http://i64.tinypic.com/2vj8yte.jpg
looks like its in need of mouth to mouth Geoff. If anyone can, it'll be you tho:)
Job done. Did it my usual way. Thin neoprene 'O' ring cut and tied instead of the standard elastic bands. The knots have been glued to stop them undoing.
I've done loads of these the same way. It works!
http://i63.tinypic.com/szdfmp.jpg
Next. Refit the motor, clean and lube main bearing, clean top plate, fit new belt and make sure everything works as it should. Then refinish the plinth/base, fit a cartridge and set the arm up, clean the clear lid and job's a good'n.
Still fettling the BD2. Just patched up all the small chips and knocks in the plinth with filler.
It's not for me. I'm giving it to a mate. Well actually, he gave it to me 'cos he didn't know how to sort it, but I'm doing it up and returning it. He likes these.
http://i64.tinypic.com/2uiix07.jpg
One fully restored and properly functional Connoisseur BD2.
http://i67.tinypic.com/nd7jg5.jpg
Wheow! Thats beautiful!
Excellent work on this one Geoff, looks like it just came out of the shop!
Do these sound any good? Never heard one meself.
Nicely done geoff.
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The sound is surprisingly presentable. However, I'm not a fan of the SAU2 arm on the BD2. It has design issues.
The best option is the BD1 turntable, that comes without arm. Then you can mount one of your own choice.
Like this:
http://i64.tinypic.com/24ev0br.jpg
It's one I built some years ago. Note the 'O' ring suspension :). It worked extremely well with the Mission 774. I sold it though.
I have a new project in hand. This:
http://i66.tinypic.com/2czyp7k.jpg
BD1 & Jelco SA-5 arm. Could be good together.