Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat
When you think about it, the platter can never really bounce directly up and down. Since the arm board is part of the suspended structure and weighs less, there will always be a bit of lateral motion. My objective is to make it float just above the "scrape" setting where there is some rebound settling time.


In a short 2.5 mb video, I'll try both at the spindle and out further on the platter. Towards the end, I press it a touch too much and you'll hear the scrape. But it is level in all planes and allows for free movement. This might help give you an idea. Unfortunately, lighting is not exactly great in the garage closet!


You will. While I don't suggest my approach is the best, I set the springs at full soft where the platter would drag the motor. Then raise enough for consistent clearance and balance.


I discovered the same when I started experimenting with aftermarket cords about ten years ago. Indeed the difference lies with lowering the noise floor which is evident only during soft passages. I run the table through a power conditioner as well.



You have discovered what I consider to be the hallmark of a high resolution system. As mine have gotten better, I find that lower levels can provide as satisfying an experience when I'm not in a rowdy "gotta crank it" mood. Even when played measurably loud, they should never "sound" loud - if that makes any sense.

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Thanks for the link Ralph, but I don't have Quicktime on my comp. I take it you use a Mac? I know you're a computer guy.

It's funny, all of my work has really culminated in the last month. I have taken the CDP out of the reference system, it's a fruitless endeavour until I upgrade.

That said, if you recall I have a dedicated circuit for my analog, and one for my digital. I am certainly reaping the benefits of that now.

Here's the thread from AK, have a read and tell me what you think. Your advice is a tad more practical I think... http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=316041

Anyhow, I will go back into the Ariston after the kids are in bed, and tweak again.

Oh and one more thing, the new plug I put in is polarized, what does this mean for wiring inside the Ariston? I have the black lead in the hole which shares another, the white lead in the last hole, at the end of the row. I think I am getting some hum, ground issue. Can this be fixed by reversing the leads?