The Empire v3.0

[EWizard]

Some of this data from Comet should be added to the Empire Sticky.:yes:

 

[MrIgotNomoney]

Mr
The Linn arm is absolutely a beautiful match to the table.
bob

 

[MrIgotNomoney]

Very impressive. I did some upgrades to a 208 last year (added an SME 3009 for instance), but I just couldn't completely tame the rumble from the motor no matter what I tried. I finally gave up and sold it. I'd sure like to hear yours though!

Reading your comment, Fairchild used the Papst motor on one of their tables.
In a later revision of the same model they added a lead weight, in the form of a plate to the base of the motor.
That few ounces of weight/mass dampened the already smooth motor a good bit.
just a thought.
bob

 

[MrIgotNomoney]

This thread is now 13 years old. Well I have had this conversation in the back of my mind since. Maybe a later project one day. That day has come. I have another 208 coming and a Linn ittok arm ready to go.
So in the next week or so ill be starting on my version of the Empire/Linn V 3.0 2026 edition.
I want to duplicate the finish like the original 3.0 or possibly glass bead and clear.