BIX and Teres are some well known turntable kits. Neither has been available for some time now. There are still some BIX parts floating around but Teres has shown "currently unavailable" for every advertised part in their catalog.

DIYHifisupply still has motors and platters but no one carries spindles and bearings.


Does anyone know where to find a good quality bearing spindle for the DIYer? I can scavange one from an existing deck but I would prefer one that can use one of the newer acryclic platters.

Another items I've found invaluable is an arm lift. I'm interested in the small passive mechanical devices that are placed near the end of an LP and will gently lift up the arm when the needle reaches the inner label. Does anyone know of a manufacturer? Ive seen one which works like a catapult and its somewhat crude and expensive. I want one that gently lifts the arm off the vinyl surface when it reaches the inner grove. There is one that was very popular with Linn decks many years ago.