Phase Linear 8000 II (Pioneer PL-L1000) counterweights

[jjbunn]

The Phase Linear 8000 II manual describes two counterweights and a sub weight. My table has only the large counterweight, shown in the photo. With this weight, to balance and apply the correct tracking weight for my cartridge, the dial needs to be right up against the pivot, as can be seen in the photo. (The scale is a little off: 1g shown on the dial produces about 1.1g on the stylus.) So, ideally, I'd need to use the small counterweight, if I had it!

I've looked around for photos of the small counterweight, but drawn a blank. Does anyone have the small counterweight - what does it look like? Oddly, the Pioneer manual doesn't mention anything about a choice of counterweight - there is only one shown and described, and it looks like the large one.

Thanks!

 

[a_retent]

The Phase Linear 8000 II manual describes two counterweights and a sub weight.

I've looked around for photos of the small counterweight, but drawn a blank. Does anyone have the small counterweight - what does it look like?

Thanks!

These were the weights that came with my PL-L1000 back in 1979, minus the one that's currently in use on the table.

For more info you could try this AK thread. Post #5.

 

[jjbunn]

Try this AK thread. Post #5.

Thanks ... I had seen that, doesn't really help I'm afraid. No photo of the smaller counterweight or the sub weight.

 

[a_retent]

Thanks ... I had seen that, doesn't really help I'm afraid. No photo of the smaller counterweight or the sub weight.

I edited/updated my post, look again.

 

[jjbunn]

I edited/updated my post, look again.

Thanks ... I'm not clear which of the photos shows the small counterweight? There is no photo of the sub weight, correct?

 

[jjbunn]

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These were the weights that came with my PL-L1000 back in 1979, minus the one that's currently in use on the table.

For more info you could try this AK thread. Post #5.

Doh! - I only just noticed the above! Sorry! Thanks very much.

 

[jjbunn]

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These were the weights that came with my PL-L1000 back in 1979, minus the one that's currently in use on the table.

For more info you could try this AK thread. Post #5.

What do the numbers refer to? Weights in oz?

 

[jjbunn]

What do the numbers refer to? Weights in oz?

I just weighed the one I have: 3.7oz. Is the one you have in use on your table that same weight? And you have 4 weights in total, including the sub-weight?

 

[a_retent]

What do the numbers refer to? Weights in oz?

Yes, weight displayed is ounces.

I just weighed the one I have: 3.7oz. Is the one you have in use on your table that same weight? And you have 4 weights in total, including the sub-weight?

To be honest, I never weighed the one in current use on the table as it was factory installed, and was a perfect fit for the AT cart I was going to use. So I'm guessing 3.7oz would be it and yes, 4 weights total.