I tried moving the motor to the front of my Hyperspace. The difference I heard was subtle at best. Slightly more bass definition and more cohesion in the sound stage. Not sure yet if it's enough change to make up for the loss in ergonomics. It does get in the way now.
Nottingham Ace Spacedeck Tweaks
I know Notts tables aren't exactly a hot topic of conversation right now, but any current or past Nottingham owners out there who have done the "heavy kit" conversion and added an isolation base like SRA? Which of the two provides a more significant improvement?
I have a motor controller already and like what it does to the overall presentation.
I have a motor controller already and like what it does to the overall presentation.
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If you do decide to go for a PS unit, instead of the Wave Mechanic I would suggest the new PS from K&K Audio. It will require rewiring of the motor pod but that is relatively simple. This PS supply has separate outputs for each of the two field coils of the motor (the capacitor is removed from the pod). The unit allows one to tweak the phase angle of the AC current between the two field coils to minimize motor vibration. The level of the output voltage can also be adjusted. I found this to be particularly useful in improving the sound. The parts used in construction are of very high quality. For example, instrument grade OPA chip amps drive the two toroidal output transformers. I sold my Wave Mechanic. This new PS was noticeably better. http://www.analogplanet.com/content/new-tt-power-supply |