Need some opinions over JA Michell

OP

not ask due to warranty concerns? I could ask them to get their response for you.

The JA Michell Gyro is way over built , Im sure you could place a Abrams tank on top of the platter and it would spin fine. So I think the answer is no problem :-)  I would'nt hesitate.

Matt M

Thanks to all who've offered their opinions so far. Yes, it is a tank and years ago, I began an undertaking to improve the performance of the table - changing out the trust bearing from steel to ceramic, from removing the springs, new arm boards, improving foot isolation and additional damping the motor housing to point out some mods. I've been using the Stack Audio Serene platter mat and stabilizer which in themselves are excellent but obviously from my question, I'm playing with further changes. Possibly my last.

Already have Ceramic Bearing,

You could find and order a few thrust plates, inspect every ____ months ...... that seems to be the only real concern.

Is it easy to change it? I changed my Thorens TD124 thrust plate once, it was old and that cast iron platter was over 9 lbs.

Someone once pointed out to me that the materials choices for ball bearing and thrust plate ought to be chosen in concert with the physical properties of each. I would trust that Michell knew what they were doing. I’m also not sure that a tiny dimple in a thrust pad means it must be replaced.

What is the sonic goal of increasing platter and mat mass by a net 5 kg? You’ll be waiting longer for the platter to get up to speed, you may have more belt slippage, and you’re giving the motor more work to do at startup.