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 THORENS TD 146 and TD 166 MKII Owner's Manual
The adapter (4) is employed at the center of the turntable platter for records with a large center hole.
The knob (1), situated left in front of the turntable platter, controls the turntable speed, the starting of the turntable and the interruption of record play.
When the tone arm reaches the inner groove, the auto-stop lift the tone arm and stops the turntable platter.
home.hiwaay.net /~rgs/thorens/td_146_166ii/operation-td146.html

  
 The Digital Turntable Project
Vinyl records are placed on the main platter of the turntable and a needle arm (containing a needle) is placed on the records.
Thus, the turntable can be controlled from the computer and can be given certain information about the music it is controlling.
Our turntable is intelligent in that it knows certain information about the music it is controlling and thus can act appropriately.
www.cs.ubc.ca /~tbeamish/dgroove.html   (2498 words)

  
 Phonograph - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most high-quality turntables use an elastic belt to drive the rotating platter from an electric motor; although, the Rockport Sirius uses a linear induction motor with no physical connection to the platter.
The laser turntable, which uses a laser as the pickup instead of a stylus in physical contact with the disk, was conceived of in the late 1980s, although early prototypes were not of usable audio quality.
Other turntables use a suspended chasis with the bearing is attached to a separate plinth from the motor, suspended by a spring or other elastic connection (such as a series of O-rings).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Phonograph   (3967 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Electronics: Denon DP-500M Direct-Drive, Quartz-Lock Turntable
Turntable, turntable platter, dust cover, headshell, counter-weight, hinges, a stereo analog RCA cable, an EP adapter, a user's manual, and warranty/registration information.
The turntable's 13-inch diecast-aluminum platter uses silicon rubber, a deadening material, over its entire reverse side to minimize howling.
To get the most out of this turntable it should be used with a mid to high end audiophile grade cartridge (Audio Technica AT 440ML, any Grado cartridge in the Prestige series or higher---just to name a few).Again, this is not a DJ turntable.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00022669U?v=glance   (3967 words)

  
 REGA - P2 TURNTABLE w - RB250 - Musicdirect
The Ringmat330 XLR turntable mat ($79.99) is really the only superior replacement forthe stock felt mat.
We can absolutely tell you these turntables and tonearms are all incredible bargains at their respective price points.
The ExpressMachining Heavyweight upgrade ($99.99) is a must for any turntable, Regaor otherwise, that uses the Rega tonearm.
www.amusicdirect.com /products/detail.asp?sku=AREPLANAR2   (363 words)

  
 Direct-drive turntable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In a direct drive turntable the motor is located directly under the center of the platter and is connected to the plater directly.
In direct drive turntables the slip mat also helps isolate the record from motor vibrations that would be picked up by the stylus.
Many turntables also include a pitch control, which allows a DJ to mix using a technique know as beatmatching.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Direct-drive_turntable   (363 words)

  
 Turntables
The direct drive motor spins the aluminium platter with a force of 2.2 kg/cm, making it one of the most powerful decks on the market today, and the straight tone arm is designed to prevent jumping during heavy scratching sessions.
In order to satisfy both analog purists and technology-heads, the ST 150 turntable is a hybrid of state of the art analog and digital turntable technology, and features a phono, line and digital outputs, key correction and have the hightest torque motor on the planet.
The deck has a multi directional design making it suitable for both mixing and scratching, with dual start/stop controls which enables users to configure the position of the turntable to suit their own needs, as well as selectable 33 and 45 rpm speed settings, and an adjustable pitch range of +/- 10%.
www.r-s.co.uk /contents/en-uk/d5.html   (363 words)

  
 Trio Kenwood L-07D direct drive turntable
To support the heavy turntable platter, a floating magnet is used, so that viscous resistance of the thrust pad, etc. is reduced and the cutoff frequency of the motor is lowered.
The pickup loop, which is the signal conversion system of the turntable and picks up the signal cut in the record, includes "3 fulcra" - the platter support point (center shaft), the tonearm support point (pivot) and the cantilever supporting point.
Kenwood's engineers are proud of the L-07D; it is a high precision turntable which will give a new appreciation of the capabilities of records.
uk.geocities.com /triophilel07d   (363 words)

  
 NUMARK TT200 PRO DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE
With a direct drive motor that delivers 1.7 kg/cm of torque, the TT200 competes spec for spec with any other turntable out there.
Superstore Electronics works their tails off to get the best deals for you on every product they have not just the NUMARK TT200 PRO DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE.
The TT200 delivers many of the innovative features found in the TTX1, including the same interchangeable aluminum tonearm assembly, aluminum platter, and removable target light.
www.tipsdr.com /se/6838.html   (363 words)

  
 Turntable Section
A turntable system using a low speed motor (that turns at 33.3 or 45 rpm) directly coupled to the platter so that the motor shaft is one with the spindle.
A turntable that, hwen turned on by the operator has all the necessary functions to lift the tonearm from rest post and place it on the lead-in groove and return it to the rest post when it reaches the record's end.
Turntable cabinet feet are often constructed to act as insulators.
www.backspin.org /terms.html   (722 words)

  
 Current Turntable Manufacturers R to Z - audiotools.com.
The top of the line turntable from SME ltd. is the Model 30, it built similarly to the 20 but with "more of everything", 48 O-rings, a heavy platter and even the motor wheighs in at 2.5 kilos (The turntable in total is 42 kilos).
While this company is not traditionally a turntable manufacturer it is a long standing manufacturer of high en analogue audio and decided to celebrate their 25th annaversary in November 2004 by introducing a new turntable that they call G 10.
The P 9 is their top of the line turntable and was updated in 2002 with structural enhancements and sports a new look more in line with the rest of the Rega hi-fi range, it also has an upgraded arm in the form of the new RB 1000 arm.
audiotools.com /lp3.html   (1926 words)

  
 Turntable Basics. Turntable Belts, Parts and Accessories.
Ensuring that your turntable platter is perfectly level is critical to obtaining correct tracking performance.
If a turntable is having problems with excessive rumble, improperly mounted tonearm etc, then any cartridge mounted on it would sound poor as a result.
Turntable Basics is happy to offer a complete selection of replacement belts for your turntable.
www.turntablebasics.com   (1964 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Technics SL-1200MK2PK Turntable: Electronics
The turntable uses Technics' original integral roto-platter Direct Drive motor for smooth, non-stop performance and unwavering quartz DD accuracy.
When a turntable remains the industry standard for more than 20 years, you should know there is good reason for it.
The Technics SL-1200MK2PK turntable may be a staple among DJs, but its sturdy build and handy features are bound to endear themselves to all who love good music and hanker for vinyl.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00003005A?v=glance   (1401 words)

  
 AudioVidioPhilia: Tweaking a Pro-Ject 6.1 Turntable
If you transport the turntable without removing the platter then you may be endangering this part!
The platter is die-cast zinc with balancing holes drilled on the bottom, with a 1/8 inch glass platter laid on top and a felt mat supplied, along with a record clamp.
Unfortunately, though the PVC platter was thicker and larger in diameter, it was still outweighed by the metal and glass platter.
www.cognitivevent.com /av_tt.html   (1401 words)

  
 BTM 1200 pitch fader fix
With the platter on, the zero point can be adjusted through the small hole with the power on, simplifying the adjustment tremendously.
Remove the feet and unscrew all the screws in the base plate The easiest way is to unscrew all the screws but not remove them from the platter.
Place turntable upside down in the dust cover, flight case or similar rig.
info.bergenteknomafia.com /tech/1200pitch   (1401 words)

  
 Audio Equipment
On the turntable, the old shipping foam rubber stuck to the aluminum deck and the aluminum may be oxidized in places.
Turntable seems to ready to go with RCA output plugs and standard ac plug.
Solid walnut base, two synchronous timing motors with independent simultaneous direct drives, precision 12" aluminum platter and a unique "new" shock suspension system are among the other features.
www.surplussales.com /Equipment/Audio.html   (1401 words)

  
 Turntable Belt Installtion, Phonograph needles, Audio Components: Elex Atelier
Lift platter mat, if the turntable uses one.
Some platters are composed of an outer platter and a sub platter.
If there are access holes on the platter, rotate the hole to where the motor pulley is located.
www.elexatelier.com /beltinstall.htm   (1401 words)

  
 [ka-LT1 TechSpec]
The tonearm shall be usable on a conventional turntable with a platter diameter of max.
The pneumatic tonearm lift is failsafe: the air goes down and the lift goes up in return, befor the buffer tank is empty.
It must be mountable on a conventional armboard suitable for pivoted tonearms of 12" length.
homepages.compuserve.de /kistneraudio/techspec.htm   (1401 words)

  
 Turntable Forum - Re: "A Bridge Too Far" - BillEpstein, January 28, 2005 at 04:23:42
I'm pretty sure the platter is held by a circlip but you can try lifting up on it evenly on both sides and see if it comes out of the bearing well.Don't use too much force but keep upward for a while.
Turntable Forum - Re: "A Bridge Too Far" - BillEpstein, January 28, 2005 at 04:23:42
You'll need to remove the turntable to get underneath.
www.audioroundtable.com /Turntable/messages/422.html   (1401 words)

  
 turntable - Electronics - Find What You're Looking For
Just like the Technics direct-drive turntables you've used and loved before, the 10-inch platter simulates the feeling and sound of scratching and spinning albums, but gives you the freedom and versatility of working with digital files on both CD more >>
The turntable is compatible with all stereo receivers, even units without traditional phono input jacks.
Hook the turntable up to any stereo and reacquaint yourself with all of your old vinyl records.
electronics.mysic.com /Turntable   (1401 words)

  
 Direct Drive Turntables
Direct Drive turntables uses our original integral roto-platter as used in the technics turntables for smooth, non-stop performance and unwavering quartz DD accuracy.
EMT 950/948 direct drive turntables are used as standard replay units for LP and 78 rpm records.
One of the very first "direct drive" turntables, it was made for home use.
www.247-turntables.com /directdriveturntables   (1401 words)

  
 High-Performance DJ Turntable with Direct Drive
Direct drive turntable with aluminum platter, removable target light
Multi-directional design suitable for both mixing and scratching
www.tovelectronics.com /browseproducts/High-Performance-DJ-Turntable-with-Direct-Drive.HTML   (1401 words)

  
 Numark TTX1 Direct Drive Turntable Turntables FREE SHIPPING
Instant Reverse control and continuously adjustable platter start and brake times permit a variety of turntable effects.
Flexibility is afforded by interchangeable Pitch Fader and Button cartridges, providing optimum control whether the turntable is placed horizontally or vertically.
A blue illuminated display provides clear Pitch, RPM, BPM and motor settings, while a super bright white LED with continuous strobe emphasizes the precision of the motor controller system.
www.music123.com /Item?itemno=71515&t=1   (1401 words)

  
 Sota - Elusive Disc
The Sattellite Non-Vacuum Turntable utilizes the Moonbeam and Comet design format, but adds tonearm flexibility (using the standard Sota armboards) and a decoupled motor/platter sub-chassis design utilizing a visco-elastic suspension.
With the Sota Cosmos, turntable design has been carried to its logical conclusion, with the most comprehensive, scientific approach to identifying all the universal variables that undermine pure signal retrieval.
A turntable must address and resolve all of the issues that affect ultimate performance, if it is to achieve the goal of bringing you closest to the musical experience.
www.elusivedisc.com /products.asp?dept=1085   (619 words)

  
 Heavy weight-high rotation magnetically suspended flywheel for a large mass turntable - Audiophile Club of Athens
After the flywheel first designs, it has been realised that the rotation of the flywheel was best balanced and stabilised when put in the middle, between the platter and the motor and on a straight line with them.
So drives of the flywheel had to be machined out and one drive in and 3 drives OUT were cut to accept one string of dental floss from the motor spindle and 3 strings to the platter.
The first flywheel was designed to accept a cassette tape from the motor and an open reel tape from the flywheel to the platter.
aca.gr /paper37.htm   (8107 words)

  
 Heavy weight-high rotation magnetically suspended flywheel for a large mass turntable - Audiophile Club of Athens
After the flywheel first designs, it has been realised that the rotation of the flywheel was best balanced and stabilised when put in the middle, between the platter and the motor and on a straight line with them.
So drives of the flywheel had to be machined out and one drive in and 3 drives OUT were cut to accept one string of dental floss from the motor spindle and 3 strings to the platter.
The first flywheel was designed to accept a cassette tape from the motor and an open reel tape from the flywheel to the platter.
aca.gr /paper37.htm   (8107 words)

  
 dj forums - The Center of Electronic Music Culture < Tutorials <
Take the slipmat off the platter and place the bubble level on the platter, just to the right of the spindle, so that it is roughly in the center of the whole turntable.
Take the slipmat off the platter and wipe down the platter, again wiping from the spindle to the outside edge.
You may also want to use a vacuum to suck dust out of the slipmat, but be gentle and use a brush attachment.
www.djforums.com /tutorials/turntable_maintenance.php   (8107 words)

  
 Nottingham Analogue - Hyperspace Turntable
The ‘mat’ on the interface between the record and Hyperspace is a 25mm thick graphite platter – which, when married to the soft alloy underneath and coupled by the three anti-expansion rubber rings round the platter, forms a very inert combination indeed."
The motor is more isolated, which means less resonance and, because of the ratio of platter weights to motor power, the platter and armboard hardly know the motor is there at all.
With the Hyperspace, we have taken the principles of the Spacedeck a long way forward.
www.aslgroup.com /nottingham/hyperspace.htm   (343 words)

  
 GR8: Q-Bert: Not Just A Game
Over beats slowly rotate at 33rpms on turntable one, the second platter of samples is chopped into a sonic stew by the DJ's hand.
The style was so wild, so otherworldly, they were forced to "retire" from the foremost DJ mixing contest, the DMC, because their presence was deemed "too intimidating." Since then, they've set up their own turntable mixing competitions under the International Turntable Federation banner and toured the world's turntable hot spots -- Japan, Australia, France.
The impact of the Pickles snatching DJ honors from New York DJ's is tantamount to a small Asian nation soundly trouncing the Dream Team by double digits.
www.giantrobot.com /issues/issue08/qbert   (343 words)

  
 Turntable mountings for record players - Patent 4373200
Turntables include a platter on which the record is laid and which is usually mounted on a sprung framework or chassis so that movement of the platter in response to external vibrations may be deadened.
As a result of the foregoing, the turntable platter can be quickly and easily levelled, when necessary, in order to provide optimum contact between the stylus and the record tracks to improve the quality of sound reproduction.
The turntable platter may be provided with at least one hole, through which a screwdriver can be inserted for adjustment of the bolts.
www.freepatentsonline.com /4373200.html   (2382 words)

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