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In Reply to: RE: Its been done posted by Awe-d-o-file on October 13, 2016 at 07:45:37
Not really, the Platine Verdier has magnetic lift but it still has a traditional bearing/spindle. This kickstart TT does not appear to have a spindle? Can't see how that will work?
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I was referring to a platter floating in air via reverse mag. It had a belt of string. I couldn't make the image large on this thing to see much.
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
Yea, the Platine uses magnets to offset the tremendous weight of the platter but it actually does ride on a spindle/bearing. So much of the weight of the platter does not need to be supported by the bearing.
But this new TT does not appear to have a spindle or bearing to center the platter which is truly unique (and I think impossible).
No what I saw had no physical connection. It was totally levitating, it was about a four inch thick platter and just had a string belt for drive. I stuck my hand under the platter and through the field.
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
TubeDriver is correct, you are describing the Verdier TT. It's easy to miss the spindle and it appears like everything is floating without an axis. If there wasn't one the string would pull the platter and not work!
Edits: 10/13/16
hmmm.... what you are describing sounds a lot like the Platine (which was Vu's reference table in the basement for years) but it does have a spindle/bearing. It has a 4-5" thick Al platter, outboard motor with string belt. All placed on a Vibraplane support. I worked there while in grad school and despite being a boutique item made by the French, the Platine Verdier was very reliable.
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