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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