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Lawrence001
11-11-2018, 13:20
So I bought this 8 years ago and it's been sat there unadjusted since it came through the door. I left the heavy platter and belt (square profile) on for at least half that time and then decided it might be better if I took it off so the springs weren't worn, no idea if this was right or not. I boiled the belt as it slipped a bit and its seems to work nicely again.

However the springs feel tight and the chassis doesn't float nicely, if you press down it doesn't budge unless you push harder then it jerks to a new position (but floats a little there). I bought a little round AT spirit level and it's not flat.

So do I need new springs or can they be refurbished in some way like the belt? And how do I get inside, I've never done it before?

Thanks again for any help!




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Lawrence001
11-11-2018, 13:24
Photo sorry can't work out how to rotate but you can see the period of the TT, probably just post the Ariston/ Linn schism.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/499a44d94df0e758a424d1f14a0fb683.jpg

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struth
11-11-2018, 13:27
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/dfc0fdc09a10ebc8056be03a97fb86dd.jpg
cre009
11-11-2018, 14:41
Access to the suspension is from underneath.

There will probably be a date stamp on the plinth (probably made by Victor Hallam) inside which will help to date it but it will probably be late 73 through 74. The serial number will also help to date it.

What kind of bearing does the inner platter have?

It is best to keep the belt off the deck if not used for long periods.

Sounds like the springs are iffy. New Linn springs should work ok as a replacement.
cre009
11-11-2018, 14:51
The Peter Swain Lp12 setup guides will be a good reference though they also cover LP12 builds that have moved on since the early LP12/RD11 days.

https://www.cymbiosis.com/downloads/

Setup of the suspension is not difficult but can be fiddly and time consuming.
Lawrence001
11-11-2018, 15:23
Thanks everyone I'll have a look inside her when I get the chance.

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