@Jessehond The motor is a VPI SAMA (Stand Alone Motor Assembly) for an VPI HW-19 turntable. They show up on the used market quite a bit. You could also buy a VPI Motor & Pulley which in either case I would use a VPI platter of some type with a matching bearing to keep the speeds accurate. I highly recommend getting a SDS controller for it too, it makes an amazing difference...
That is beautiful! You do excellent work! Although I'm not a fan of Audio Technica phono cartridges. They make a lot of very low cost P-Mount & 1/2" mount cartridges. They're OK for the price but I would never put one on a tone-arm of this quality. So far the two top cartridges I own is the Shure V15VxMR (discontinued), and the Ortofon OM-30. The best P-Mount cartridge I have is the Ortofon TM-20. I would like to try a Moving Coil cartridge soon. For $500 or less, which do you recommend?
@TwinMillMC - The AT cartridge that is on it was only for testing purposes. Dan actually has a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony that I installed on it. The AT cartridge in the video was an AT-12S with a Shibata Stylus on a tapered aluminum cantilever. Right now Needle Doctor is having a sale, 25% off all Ortofons over $500. The 2M Black looks nice.
Oh my god its beautiful. Awesome job! I'm just now thinking about getting into vinyl thanks to a friend. If this is not motivation, I dont know what is.
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wodrummerworld 1 day ago
It's real sweet for sure, but what was the price tag on it?
Trex1268 3 weeks ago
You, dear sir...are the master! :)
lgayer 3 weeks ago
Very nice TT!
If you got time, check out my DIY turntable, thanks!
OjStudios 1 month ago
Great piece of engineering!!
RickP2012 1 month ago
YEE, BUT CAN YA JUGGA JUG IT?
Ijustneedthatsong 1 month ago
where did you get the motor i want to make one to
Jessehond 1 month ago
@Jessehond The motor is a VPI SAMA (Stand Alone Motor Assembly) for an VPI HW-19 turntable. They show up on the used market quite a bit. You could also buy a VPI Motor & Pulley which in either case I would use a VPI platter of some type with a matching bearing to keep the speeds accurate. I highly recommend getting a SDS controller for it too, it makes an amazing difference...
CABoisvert 1 month ago
Thanks, everyone... I'm glad you like it.
CABoisvert 2 months ago
That is beautiful! You do excellent work! Although I'm not a fan of Audio Technica phono cartridges. They make a lot of very low cost P-Mount & 1/2" mount cartridges. They're OK for the price but I would never put one on a tone-arm of this quality. So far the two top cartridges I own is the Shure V15VxMR (discontinued), and the Ortofon OM-30. The best P-Mount cartridge I have is the Ortofon TM-20. I would like to try a Moving Coil cartridge soon. For $500 or less, which do you recommend?
TwinMillMC 2 months ago
@TwinMillMC - The AT cartridge that is on it was only for testing purposes. Dan actually has a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony that I installed on it. The AT cartridge in the video was an AT-12S with a Shibata Stylus on a tapered aluminum cantilever. Right now Needle Doctor is having a sale, 25% off all Ortofons over $500. The 2M Black looks nice.
CABoisvert 2 months ago
@TwinMillMC - Ooops! The 2M Black is a MM. I have an AT-OC9 and a Sumiko EVO III and I love both.
CABoisvert 2 months ago
@TwinMillMC Denon
wodrummerworld 1 day ago
Very nice! :-)
Searcher20009 3 months ago
Looks absolutely fabulous :-)
blademansw 5 months ago
Oh my god its beautiful. Awesome job! I'm just now thinking about getting into vinyl thanks to a friend. If this is not motivation, I dont know what is.
svtcontour 5 months ago
What did you use as the bearing for the platter?
lawlecha000 10 months ago
@lawlecha000 I used a bearing from a VPI TNT turntable and the platter is also from the TNT IV turntable...
CABoisvert 10 months ago
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lawlecha000 10 months ago