And now for something completely different...

[MRL_Audio]

Found this will utilizing my valuable time...
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Throughout history "steam" moved trains

boats, and many other things, for example ...

a turntable!

If you want more info
http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/steampunk-steam-powered-turntable-puts-the-retro-in-cool/

steampunk turntable...

 

[DustyOldPile]

Wow! Insane.

 

[marcmorin]

certainly solves a problem of static build-up due to low humidity, and you can steam clean the vinyl at the same time.

 

[Doug G.]

And eliminates the, "Should I use an AC or DC motor" dilemma.



Doug

 

[WillVT]

Here's what is sounds like...

 

[Montycat]

It might also be a good way to make those melted record chip bowls.

 

[NoTransistors]

Platter is more warped than one US president.

 

[chris_f]

That thing is a work of art, but seems to have a high frequency feedback issue I cant quite put my finger on

 

[Doug G.]

Platter is more warped than one US president.

Oh, I don't know. The one from 2009-2017 was pretty warped.



Doug

 

[MRL_Audio]

It's a requirement of the role...

 

[Dr Tinear]

This isn't the first steam-powered turntable, though it may be the first practical one. The great Prof. I. Lirpa designed and built one years ago that was favorably reviewed in an April issue of Audio magazine. It was called the Lirpa Turbo Steam Table.

 

[vwestlife]

At a less blistering temperature than steam, before the advent of practical electrical amplification, there were some record players which used compressed air to amplify the sound:

 

[ehoove]

Folks, Let's keep the politics out of this thread, and no need to get Steamed about it! :^)
Thanks,
Jim

 

[Pio1980]

At a less blistering temperature than steam, before the advent of practical electrical amplification, there were some record players which used compressed air to amplify the sound:

http://www.douglas-self.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/auxetophone/auxetoph.htm

 

[Pio1980]

Another approach by Nathaniel Baldwin of Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

[Northwinds]

I like!!!

 

[Bdbras84]

That is really cool, just the golden wood tones and the brass an copper accents are stunning