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by hifimaster
Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Platter Bearing
Replies: 57
Views: 64159

The Gyro does not use sintered bushes, plus it uses an Archimedes screw action to pump oil continuously from its oil well. Different manufacturers will have their own recommendations. The oil I use I know can be used safely with any turntable. The tolerance of the bearing is just as important as the...
by hifimaster
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: DIY MEET 9-10 november at Owston
Replies: 243
Views: 95335

I have wanted to hear the benefits of a full balanced arm and phono stage. Carts are inherently balanced so makes sense to use balanced through the system. When we meet again I will make up an arm cable with xlr's. My new phono stage being thought up at the mo isnt balanced, so if any one has a good...
by hifimaster
Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: DIY MEET 9-10 november at Owston
Replies: 243
Views: 95335

Your very welcome Ali. I have a sickness, its Garrardaholism. I cant walk past a Garrard without messing about with it!

would certainly like to help out with the balanced vinyl front end if I can be of help.
by hifimaster
Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:12 am
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Platter Bearing
Replies: 57
Views: 64159

Because there are so many oils and additives out there I advise not to use motor oils etc.
by hifimaster
Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Platter Bearing
Replies: 57
Views: 64159

Having spoken to oil refiners myself, there are many many kinds of oils available some incredibly pure and all oils designed for specific uses. There are industries that need oils that are compatible for my use when restoring the Garrards.
by hifimaster
Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:10 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: DIY MEET 9-10 november at Owston
Replies: 243
Views: 95335

Thank you Simon for the efforts to protect the new cart! Well Natalie and I had a fantastic day out. Great seeing you all again. You all made us feel so welcome and part of the gang so to speak. Heard some really interesting stuff Yesterday and picked up a few pointers how I should describe my effor...
by hifimaster
Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: DIY MEET 9-10 november at Owston
Replies: 243
Views: 95335

As well as the garrard and phono stage, I will also bring my little SE amp, inters, and Yamamura speaker cable. If someone has some sensitive full range speakers I could hook upto that would be great.
by hifimaster
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:12 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Platter Bearing
Replies: 57
Views: 64159

Greg, can I take this opportunity to correct a statement of yours regarding my bearings. My bearings have always been £450. The Redbeard bearings were nearly £600. We stopped doing them because to be quite frank, they were hit and miss regarding quality.
by hifimaster
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Serviced.
Replies: 9
Views: 16209

Thanks for the kind words Greg and look forward to seeing you all Saturday
by hifimaster
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Serviced.
Replies: 9
Views: 16209

The lack of torque your experiencing is due to the platter and idler wheel needing re facing. Il do this for you on Saturday. Just need some wet n dry and water and some elbow grease!
by hifimaster
Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 Serviced.
Replies: 9
Views: 16209

With the platter removed, it can be confusing that the idler does not make contact with the pulley. This is because the platter needs to be in place in order for the springs to pull the wheel in contact with the pulley, so dont worry about it Ali, its quite normal.
by hifimaster
Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: DIY MEET 9-10 november at Owston
Replies: 243
Views: 95335

Natalie and I will be there Saturday if thats ok.
Will bring the 401, nwa sme arm and prototype cart.
by hifimaster
Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: northwest analogue virus
Replies: 12
Views: 6614

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by hifimaster
Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: next owston ?
Replies: 211
Views: 80343

I'm game for the next meet sooner.
by hifimaster
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: next owston ?
Replies: 211
Views: 80343

Steve's OTL amp or the red one, (as somebody kindly asked me if I liked it because of the colour IE Mr cameraman, Bloody Cheek lol) I presume you mean me? In which case, not guilty your honour. :lol: Soooooooooooooooooo Sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry:oops: Hi Simon, I thought it was you. I bet no one will ...