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IT'S HALLOWEEN AND TIME FOR A TT BUILD

Here's the arm. Not very high quality IMO. Most of it is cast aluminum, plastic and stamped steel. My new arm plate is just as heavy as the whole 1200 arm.IMG_0536.JPG IMG_0538.JPG
 
Erocka2000 said:
I wouldn't knock the feet, they are better than you think. They are actually filled with some silicone fluid which aids in damping. I've had no problems at all with it. I've also done some similar upgrades (other than the feet). I used the same Ammonite armboard but for a Jelco TK-850S, along with a Koetsu Urushi Sky Blue. I am also using the Auditorium 23 Hommage mat, which is a sort of rubberized felt of some sort. Also, you may want to look into the SME on the 1200G. I read someone on another forum had trouble fitting a DIN plug into the SME because of the angled connector. Here's a pic (sans A23 mat):

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Looks great. The arm is not here yet so not sure what's involved. I have seen them installed on the G from the bottom and looks to be plenty of room. If not I can fix it.
 
You can see that the new arm plate is all machined aluminum out of billet not cast. The bottom plate is about 3/8 thick. And also you can see that the center section can be replace with different arm boards for other arms. IMG_0539.JPG IMG_0540.JPG IMG_0542.JPG
 
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Also about the stock feet is that I read the GAE has the better feet. The G they put cheaper feet on it. But no problem for me I can fix it. :eek:
 
I don't think there was ultimately that much different between the GAE and G's feet. Why not just try them first before changing? As for the space for the SME cable, remember it also has to go down through the rest of the base. It may well fit, I'm just reiterating a post where the person ultimately couldn't get it to fit. Maybe his cable was bulkier.
 
New power supply harness is finished. Remove the IEC connector from the original bracket and install a XLR connector and adapter to the same bracket. Plug it in and your done. No soldering at all. Now just have to plug the new power supply in and you have a stand alone power supply. IMG_0545.JPG IMG_0546.JPG IMG_0547.JPG IMG_0550.JPG
 
Your ripping out parts that are ten times better than many of the parts that other members have on their turntable. That's great!!

What ever the outcome have fun, and enjoy yourself, as we enjoy all your builds both past and future ones to come.
 
Ken Boyd said:
Your ripping out parts that are ten times better than many of the parts that other members have on their turntable. That's great!!

What ever the outcome have fun, and enjoy yourself, as we enjoy all your builds both past and future ones to come.
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I never thought of that. That's sad. Maybe I should be an organdonor. :rflmao:
 
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At the end of the day, I wonder how much this all changes the actual sound.

Regardless, I admire someone who has the courage to do this to something literally brand new.
 
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