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Hello all

I am new here, but this forum seems to be a good place to be. I am not that learned in electronics, but I enjoy building stuff[that I can afford!].


I am out to improve my turntable. I use a damped Thorens td160. I also have a vpi scout which is in current disuse.

One option is to build a turntable; the key issue is the bearing and the platter. Any one considered doing this? Teres and Scheu have bearings but to go that route is pricey.

I wonder if the td160 bearing and motor can be upgraded?-most likely not.

My scout is good to some, but I am not fond of the acryilic platter and the basic motor drive.

Is there perhaps an older table that would be a good base for an arm of your choice?

Cheers
Thor

Lenco L75 or 78,if you have luck to find one
lot's of info around.........

I can vouch for the L75 - I have just restored one and housed it in a thick plywood plinth. With an RB300 it sounds unbelievably good