Audiomeca Romance
Here is a paper by Pierre Lurne, the designer of the turntable that discusses his bearing. I think that you have to get the right taper on the point of the shaft or it will be able to move on the seat. How high off the plinth does the platter run? http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/manufacture/0208/index.html |
I owned the Audomeca J1. There is a carmic ball fastened in the platter. The top of the axle had a kind of hole which centered the 'point' of gravity for the platter. Your machinst need to see and measure exactly the axle by someone who owns the Romance. With his lathe he should be able to produce the same axle from (hardened) steel. You will also need some grease because you can't use oil for this bearing. Regards, |
I've read that paper. Very good intro to how the Audiomeca romance works. The platter runs 11 mm off the plinth. If I could have found someone who owns a Romance then it would be very easy to replicate the damaged piece. But so far I had no success. I had a hope that someone using this forum who owns a Romance could help me with the sizes. |
Sorry to hear you have not worked out your problem. Ironically I was considering trying to locate a Septum tonearm but am shying away as Pierre's company no longer seems to be operational and I can find no evidence that he is still in the business. It is a shame that he has apparently walked away from his work. Perhaps you can reach out to Tom Mackris of Galibier. He is a really nice guy and very talented designer. His email is: [email protected]. Alan |
