Sony TTS-8000 Turntable

[Z-A]

Hi Jamie, & co,

Sadly I rarely get to check in here so haven't seen this thread but it's great to see some other TTS 8000's in such well cared for condition. I use a TTS, pics below:

Tonearm is a SAEC WE506/30. Cart's are MY Sonic Lab Eminent BE, and Aidas PanzerHolz Diamond (pictured). Platter mat is 7mm PTFE, with a bronze stabiliser ring clamp. I built the plinth and arm base, and use the Nasotec headshell. Sound is fantastic..

[RobbieGong]

Hi Jamie, & co,

Sadly I rarely get to check in here so haven't seen this thread but it's great to see some other TTS 8000's in such well cared for condition. I use a TTS, pics below:

Tonearm is a SAEC WE506/30. Cart's are MY Sonic Lab Eminent BE, and Aidas PanzerHolz Diamond (pictured). Platter mat is 7mm PTFE, with a bronze stabiliser ring clamp. I built the plinth and arm base, and use the Nasotec headshell. Sound is fantastic..

I'm a wood freak myself but can only appreciate your individual approach here, looks very nicely done

[Z-A]

I'm a wood freak myself but can only appreciate your individual approach here, looks very nicely done

Thanks to all of you for the comments. The plinth did go through several design options in timber, one of which was soild African Ebony, but the final choice was for the acrylic. The arm is mounted on the central layer, or the bottom layer of acrylic, as is only in contact with the top and bottom (red) plates by 5 O rings, thereby isolating it to a good degree. The SAEC 506 is a wonderful arm indeed, but needs special attention setting up. I have an SME V that I intended to fit also, but as of yet, I'm still undecided whether I need it.

Anyone local is welcome to visit to hear it..

[p147]

Hello Paul,

That really does look stunning now that you have finished it, I came over and listened to the deck last year prior to you having the plinth and it sounded sublime then, you must be pleased with it I know I would be.
Is the acrylic one piece or is it sandwiched with spacers?

[Z-A]

Hello Paul,
Good to hear from you, yes it is good to have it finished, well almost..

The layers are seperated, with just 5 'O' rings holding them 1mm apart, the top layer supporting the motor unit, central layer supports the arm mount, and the base layer holds the whole lot on Aluminium turned feet. Quite a simple and effective approach.

If I remember correctly we discovered we had an issue with our local power networks transformer shortly after your visit, which had been affecting our supply, and sound. Once corrected, the system did sound better, though we are still negotiating for a new transformer to be installed.

[Brownlow]

That Sony looks absolutely gorgeous. I am quite partial to a bit of acrylic. Never thought of it on a TTS-8000. Very sweet looking and sounding TT.

[Z-A]

Thanks Mark!

[Nonnegativ]

Now a owner of a TTS-8000 for a few days and I am still experimenting with the deck.

I was looking for a Turntable for ambient & neo-classical and would never had thought of a DD-drive if it wasn't for this thread - thanks !

I must say it's a great sounding tt - mine is not as pretty as yours (yet.... ) and minor things needs fixing: Bulb exchange as earlier mentioned in this thread and I will have to sort out a proper armboard.

Question: Have you had any caps etc. Replaced ? They are getting quite old now.

I am still trying to figure out how attach pics inline, but here's mine:

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