To make a inverted bearing is quite simple, I have done this without any CNC-mill. I improved the machine almost without touching it looks. I think that’s a shame, a better plint won’t give you a better sound for that it needs some more drastic improvements.Ģ A new arm? The am is the whole charm of the machine it is a shame to replace that. Search in this following thread (Help I am falling in love with a idler TT) from post #46 you see some pictures of the biggest improvements I have made.ġ You are planning to make a new plint and replacing the arm. And still I have some more improvements in mind.

Now I can honestly say it is in the same league as good average TT’s (up to $1000-2500 class). But it took some time and it was easier to buy a modern TT. After 1,5 years I managed to get a wonderful sound of it. But it looks so great and I knew it had potential. It rumbles because of the roll bearing spindle, it has no bass and no definition of sound because of an construction failure in the armbearing, etc. The problem is that it is a total disaster. Do not read this and sell that *** machine. You are at a point to getting in big problems. Sorry don’t have the time to explain it all. The construction failure in the arm main bearing is the biggest problem, the central bearing the next. It is not the plint or stabilization of mains or etc. the idler drive version is the best but creates rumble you have to do a lot of work on the motor platter to create a silent machine.Įveryone is revering to the TNT site but I am sorry he is totally wrong. And it is not the front bearings but the central one. the arm is the biggest problem you need to do a lot of work on this one. change the central bearing into an inverted one (I made a steal bearing/ceramic plate) tear out the automatic and loose 2 kg junk metal Upgrading this machine became an addiction to me. To be honest, get rid on it before its get you. After almost 2 years upgrading I can say that it is a wonderful machine but you have to do a lot of work on it. I have started a treat earlier on this machine.

Garrard zero 100 plinth