plinth for tts8000
looks like a terrific TT random google search shows many ideas by others https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&sxsrf=ALeKk013x-9OMzgUsYflG11IWmDCZyqorw:... |
this is sold, but it shows that the Sony Plinth has a layered construction similar to the vintage 7 layer JVC Plinths like mine. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649187453-original-huge-plinth-for-sony-tts8000-turntable/ The only reason I would consider replacing it is for looks. I love the look of mine, inconceivable to change it. I modified a two arm plinth to fit a 3rd arm for Mono cartridge, see last photo here https://www.ebay.com/itm/133681838198 I can imagine modifying that Sony plinth for 2 or 3 arms: remove the lift handles, saw, drill, hack away hither and thither, then add a ridged layer on top to conceal splinters, bingo! |
Anthony, If you really want to do this right and I think that turntable is worth it, you mount it on a 1" thick aluminum plate which also mounts the tonearm and suspend/hang the plate with four springs, one at each corner. The trick is to rate the springs so that the plate bounces below 3 Hz. Look at the big SME turntables and the Sota Millenium table to get a basic idea. You can have the plate anodized any color you like. The springs can hang from hooks and each corner hidden by a tube which as an example could be PVC pipe veneered with wood or whatever. These could also serve as the feet of the table which could be leveled by raising and lowering the hooks. This would be a really fun project and you would come out of it with the worlds first properly isolated direct drive turntable! |
Dear @anthonya : the @petg60 is good advise. The TB2000 plinth is really good and specific for that TT , is very well damped and handled 2 tonearms: https://www.audioscope.net/sony-tts8000-sony-tb2000-p-2239.html?products_id=2239 https://audio-heritage.jp/SONY-ESPRIT/etc/tb-2000.html Maybe @lewm could helps about, he made it for his DP-80 a slate plinth and could be a good option too. Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
