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hi all,
well, coming from an engineering backround i would be very sceptical of a turntable bearing that can make an otherwise ok sounding turntable and arm perform worse, think about it,,, the main things you want from a turntable bearing are, quiet running with as little vibration as posible while still providing a solid platform for the arm and cartridge to gain as much information from the record grooves as posible.
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Hi Anthony
Yes you are quite right ' to be honest i really think i am out of my depth here ' which is why Richard Black writes about and evaluates turntables or used to ' and i do what i do .
Chris -Quote:
Originally Posted by chris@panteg
That seems like a big difference. Are you sure that nothing has gone amiss somewhere in your system? I know all too well that it's easy for gremlins to get in when you change something!
Get your cartridge looked at pronto - been there - done that and wore out many tee-shirts...
I'd echo Ant's post and add that any tiny rock in the bearing (microns) which is magnified at the platter edge, so a tighter and lower friction bearing must be the way to go?????
have you got the right lubricant in it?????
Well its the oil Dave C supplied '
It might be a cartridge problem ' i just gave it the Cardas record treatment '( its supposed to clean the stylus as well ) dubious i know but it sounds better for it .
Hi Anthony,
You're absolutely right, but I guess that the problems Chris is experiencing are difficult for us to ascertain, given the amount of variables there are in the equation in order to try to explain what's happening in his system, and also the limitations of language for him to accurately describe it :)Quote:
hi all,
well, coming from an engineering backround i would be very sceptical of a turntable bearing that can make an otherwise ok sounding turntable and arm perform worse, think about it,,, the main things you want from a turntable bearing are, quiet running with as little vibration as posible while still providing a solid platform for the arm and cartridge to gain as much information from the record grooves as posible.
Marco.
Well I hope we get to the bottom of this certainly for Chris' sake but also as I have the Mike New bearing on order and given that I have zero confidence in my fettling abilities I may just re-think things and let a few more accomplished people have a go at this bearing change business before taking the plunge...:scratch:
Psst - I think it's the cartridge/cantilever/stylus and not the bearing at all!!!!!!!!!!
Yes ' this is getting out of hand ' there is nothing wrong with the Bearing.
After using the Cardas record ' today ' it sounds quite a bit fresher ' .
You're quite right, Chris - it is getting out of hand :)
This is no reflection on you, btw, but it has to be said.....
When contemplating getting these kind of modifications done, unless you know 100% what you're doing, leave it to the professionals.
Dave designed this bearing, after much experimenting and research, so you can be damn sure he'll know how to get the most out of it.
Therefore, my advice for anyone thinking of buying a Timestep bearing, or one of the Mike New ones, is to visit Dave at his place and get the job done properly. When I get the Mike New bearing fitted to my deck, I'll be undertaking my usual 500-odd mile round trip from North Wales.
Honestly, it's worth the effort and peace of mind of knowing the job has been done properly, and that you're getting the most from your investment. Dave's a true gentleman, lives in an absolutely beautiful part of the country, has a superb brand new demo room, and his wife Jill makes great tea and sandwiches!
Therefore for anyone living in the UK buying one of the new bearings for the Techy, get in your car and pay Dave a visit. I guarantee it will be great day out and well worth your time and effort :cool:
Marco.