replacing lower spriing grommet on a Heybrook TT2

[mimoser]

When servicing my TT2 I noticed that the lower spring grommet on one of the springs had disintegrated. Since the Heybrook grommets have an inset for a hex nut I suppose using Linn grommets is not possible.
Has anyone around here had a similar problem?
Or perhaps any spares left?
Or was that grommet a "standard" part, that might still be available somewhere?
many thanks
Michael

[Rare Bird]

Id have a word with Guy at Puresound, he'll most probably have some 'TT2' spares.

When dissasembling the 'TT2' suspension, please take note the position of the marks on the springs.

[mimoser]

thanks for the input, just sent mail to puresound ...
I hope there is a solution other than gluing together the hexnut part of the grommet and the lower grommet of an LP12
Thank god, the factory position of the springs is marked in red.
;-)
Michael

[mimoser]

took apart the LP12 today, put together all the best bits:
TT2, rewired Heybrook labeled RB250, michell vta and fingernut, expressimo heavyweight, Stanton 681eee Mk2, cardas cable, Heed Orbit, Trichord Dino …

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the result is pure analogue bliss …
;-))
Michael

[AlfaGTV]

I'm sure it sounds luverly! :D Did Guy sort you out with a new grommet?
Regards //Mike

[mimoser]

unfortunately Guy did have none left, but Shane found one in the back of a drawer, so the TT2 is back to original without the need to DIY …
;-)
Michael

[shane]

Good to see it back on the road!

I see you've got two through-bolts holding the arm-board to the chassis. It might be worth experimenting with the tightness of the one furthest from the platter. Originally, only one was tightened, the other serving just to locate the board. The slightly lossy coupling usually improved definition.

[mimoser]

thanks shane for the mention of the second bolt. I still have the "original" Linn geometry board which has the second bolt without threads wrapped in some isolation material.
I like the two threaded version better. The amount of detail it provides is tremendous.
Compared to my pre-circus LP12 levels of details are much more discernible, dynamics jump right out. I ascribe that to the rigid coupling via cast subchassis, 18mm birchply tightly screwed onto the chassis and the rigid RB250 construction.
A great step forward was the heavyweight and the dino. The Stanton is a very neutral cart with great dynamics.
Please accept my apologies for babbling around, but I am very happy with this setup at the moment …
;-)
Michael