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Thread: Adjustable turntable isolation feet/spikes for a Thorens td150

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon75 View Post
    I was partly interested in adjustable feet as way of ensuring the platter is perfectly leve
    I'd not be too fussy about having a TD150 absolutely level. It's not critical. It's the deck's sub-chassis/armboard on its suspension you should try and get as level as is reasonable.
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    I like using three spikes or feet. One centrally at the back and two at the front. At least that way, you know it's not going to rock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    I'd not be too fussy about having a TD150 absolutely level. It's not critical. It's the deck's sub-chassis/armboard on its suspension you should try and get as level as is reasonable.
    That's interesting, as things stand I think the armboard is level to a reasonable degree- but not perfect. I do notice that turntables made by the likes of rega and michell do not appear to come with adjustable feet fitted, I assumed this was because they would expect the folk buying them place them on a perfect level. I do notice that vpi turntables have spikes fitted. I'm learning that the suspension springs of thorens are of central importance. Thanks for the advice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon75 View Post
    That's interesting, as things stand I think the armboard is level to a reasonable degree- but not perfect. I do notice that turntables made by the likes of rega and michell do not appear to come with adjustable feet fitted, I assumed this was because they would expect the folk buying them place them on a perfect level. I do notice that vpi turntables have spikes fitted. I'm learning that the suspension springs of thorens are of central importance. Thanks for the advice!
    Have you removed the foam from the springs and set it up for a good bounce?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
    Have you removed the foam from the springs and set it up for a good bounce?
    I haven't opened it up to see what's inside, but the bounce doesn't seem that bouncy now you mention it. I'm not confident enough in technical matters to start taking it apart, I would worry I was making a complete hack job of it. It was bought on ebay replinthed a year ago, might ask a local professional to have a wee look at it, not keen to pay through the nose to someone who doesn't really know what they are talking about however.

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