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[Rare Bird]

I've played with DC Motors on Thorens they aint that ace..I had better results from a proper power supply for the standard Motor..The Voltera (Hercules in a box) & Heed Orbit 2 will fit the bill

[Stratmangler]

OK it's just that the Origin Live website claims it is stunningly revolutionary in almost every way and that it will radicalise almost every turntable. They seem to have a whole host of quotes to that effect also.

I have memories of reading a review of a Linn LP12 being fitted with a DC motor kit, and the reviewer was very pleased with the result.

Linn on the other hand have rubbished any non Linn modifications.

I just find it funny that Linn now have a Radikal new motor drive system, and guess what - yep, it's DC motor based.

Chris

[chris@panteg]

Hi Shaun

Marco has pretty much summed it up really , i would add the little clip on the arm rest is plastic , its only when you have a closer look at one in the flesh , that you realize ' there is actually a pretty serious bit of engineering going here .

I would strongly urge you to listen to a modified 1200 1st before making any decision , again i agree with Marco don't bother with a stock 1200 ' its ok but as Gromit described it ' a bit of a one trick pony ' .

The thing is ' you have nice arm in the Alphason this might be a wonderful match for the techy.

What about your TD160 ' are you unhappy with it or do just crave a bit more ' is it an itch that needs scratching .

[Rare Bird]

Linn on the other hand have rubbished any non Linn modifications.

I just find it funny that Linn now have a Radikal new motor drive system, and guess what - yep, it's DC motor based.

Chris

Is that where it get's more rubbish than it is? Is that possible?



Joking aside
Shaun: That TD160Super/HR100S is a very good deck with a bit of non DC work.

[chris@panteg]

Andre ' you're not one of these Linn Basher's are you old chap ' tut 'tut .

I have on occasion Linn bashed myself but only in moments of drunken sincerity , i don't feel comfortable doing it anymore though .

[Rare Bird]

Who me! Never

Not a DC fan but the best thing that ever happended to that deck was the *PLINK*

[chris@panteg]

Ahh yes the plink '

The thing i remember is Linn reaction to it ' blimey i thought they were going to send the boys round to Arthur's place.

It all seem so Ridiculous really.

Still the question is can the TD160 be improved other than this DC kit ' what other options has Shaun got ' if any .

[Stratmangler]

Is that where it get's more rubbish than it is? Is that possible?



Joking aside
Shaun: That TD160Super/HR100S is a very good deck with a bit of non DC work.

I haven't made any qualitative statements about the old fruit box

That said I'll stick to me TD125 for my occasional forays into my vinyl collection.

Chris

[Rare Bird]

Ahh yes the plink '

The thing i remember is Linn reaction to it ' blimey i thought they were going to send the boys round to Arthur's place.

It all seem so Ridiculous really.

Aye cos they know Arthurs better at making decks sound good

The Plink 2 is even better.

Still the question is can the TD160 be improved other than this DC kit ' what other options has Shaun got ' if any .

Aye he could try the two power supplies i mentioned for his deck.. Funk Achromat is a great upgrade..Lots of tweeking, the sub can be scrapped & replaced & the wood surround too.

[Rare Bird]

I know John's just done a sole for the TD150 complete with proper bearing mount, i see no reason why he can't do a TD160

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