New Delrin/POM record clamp

 

As we know, Delrin/POM helps to reduce vibrations and resonances.


Introducing to you the new Delrin/POM record clamp. It is light weight (165gm or 5.8oz) with non-metal clamp that grips the sub-platter spindle. 


You can also adjust the pressure on the record beyond its weight simply by pressing it down. 


No problem to use with long sub-platter spindle. It can accommodate too.

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Specifications:

Weight: ~165gm(5.8oz)

Diameter: ~88mm(3.46”)

Total Height: ~42mm(1.65”)


USD35.00
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Paul’s ( of Ontario, Canada) Planar 2 mods

Paul says, ".... overall I could not be happier with these upgrades!"

What could have brought about great changes to his old Planar 2? 

The answer is Paul has added new pulley with belt, sub-platter and underslung counterweight. Here's his beautiful pictures and review! Enjoy.....



Hi Michael,

I hope this finds you well. I have enclosed some images of the installed new belt, pulley, sub-platter, and underslung counter-weight/end stub on my old faithful Planar 2. 

Very easy to install and I have been listening on a daily basis since and the sound is just getting better and better. I am now becoming aware of details in familiar music that I never heard before. 

The soundstage is also more defined, bass more precise and the highs more detailed - overall I could not be happier with these upgrades. They show an attention to detail and care in their making that is quite beautiful. 

Many thanks for answering all of my questions Michael and making the whole upgrade experience so pleasurable. Looking forward to speaking with you again on the next stage. 






Many thanks, 
Paul

Thanks Paul!













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To add a motor isolation base to Pro-Ject TT is even simpler than doing it on a Rega TT. 

By "isolating" the motor from the  Pro-Ject TT plinth brings about better performance of the TT. Let's take a look at Kelvin's pictures and his review after installing the motor base. 



Hi Michael, 

Received the isolation base last Saturday. Took me quite a few hours to set up. First I had to enlarge the motor housing hole of my 1xpression plinth. It was relatively easy by rim off some material but the process was a bit tedious if you don't have the right tools. Luckily for me, I had a hand drill.

Thanks to your 3mm bolts, I selected the 3rd longest pair and bolted the motor to the base. Once that is completed, I adjusted the base within the motor housing. In addition I cut a 40mm by 40mm of 1mm thickness sorbothane sheet to isolate the steel base. This will absorb any vibration from the motor. 

My setup up if you see from the pics I sent, shows my turntable is sitting on a home made sand box.  

When all was done, I loaded my hi-fi news test record and played side b, track 6. This is a silent track and to what I had expected, the low rumbling noise was gone. It was quiet even when I increased volume beyond comfortable range. 

Next I loaded in a few musical tracks. From classical to jazz and some rock. Especially the silent passage of the the classical track, it was quiet. The bass also improved. The rumbling will take away some low end definition but now that it was gone, the low end became tighter and more accurate. My 1xpression is entry mid level player. With this fix and my setup, I think it will easily match those tables costing 2-3 times more. 

I have attached some photos. 



Thanks.

Thanks Kelvin!



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Mohd Hasraff of Malaysia : Rega Planar 3 upgrade

 Hi Michael,


Vinyl never sounded this good.




Rega Planar 3 with aluminium sub-platter , underslung counterweight, dual pulley (33/33), twin belts mods


Thank, Hasraff!



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Michael, 

I’ve installed the motor into the isolation base. My particular install is a bit different since I use Rega’s turntable shelf and there isn’t a solid surface where the IB is. I took a piece of 1/8” (3mm) aluminum that is the width (almost) of the IB and ran one piece from side to side of the shelf and another running from front to back. The two piece intersect at the place where the IB sits. The washers you supplied were very helpful. I’m attaching some photos for reference. 

I had read reviews of the sonic improvements resulting from separating the motor from the plinth, but I wasn’t expecting to hear what I am hearing. 
I’ve done a lot to my RP3, but I didn’t start modifying until after I wore out the original cartridge and started researching what cartridge I would get as a replacement. That’s when I ended up finding out about ALL the modifications that are available. I knew my RP3 very well and thought it was an excellent turntable in stock form. 
I added the TT-PSU and an upgraded power supply. The subplatter, pulley, dual belts, adjustable feet, bearing housing with ceramic bearing, counterweight, tonearm and platter have all been upgraded. I’ve been able to listen to the improvement each change in parts has made. It’s a highly detailed playback machine now. 
From the moment of the first needle drop with the motor in the isolation base, the clarity across the entire sonic spectrum has improved. It’s impressive and I applaud you for creating an excellently engineered product. 

Best regards,
Bobby Weitzel











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