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I have bought a Scheu/Eurolab Premier TT, the only problem of which is that the nearly invisible tiny string Scheu provides tears up every few days. Have other Scheu/Eurolab-owners found alternatives/strings? And what kind of knot do you use to tie the knot - mine open quite often, so far.
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The string supplied with my Scheu work fine and lasts long without slippage. It looks and feels to be a very thin monofilament line. I use a "blood knot" as shown at this link:
The Scheu nearly invisible thread is flawless at speed start-up, better at holding the speed and just the most fuzz-free reliable over the silk, cotton, nylon and linen varieties. If that does not translate to better performance, I'm spooked. I use a Teres.
I have successfully used a variety of strings and yarns, from fishing line to nylon thread used for clothing repairs. The knot is the secret, as JD and others have pointed out. Don't house the motor too far away from the platter, and you should get spot on accuracy of speed for a good 6 months or more.There is one owner who claims different strings change the sound!!! Now that is tweaky tweaky! Perhaps you, like I, have better things to do that sitting around listening to different pully strings, eh?
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Your tension is too tight if it breaks before 6 months with the above simple knot. Loosen a bit, and the sound will be more natural as well, rather than very "tight-sounding", and the know will last longer. Belt tension can affect the sound. Start-up will be slower, but it's worth it. Check with a KAB Speedstrobe that speed is steady and not erratic. Anyway, once turned on, we usually don't turn it off during the listening session (only when quitting for the day). However ...
After listening to the effect of the Pluto outer ring on a Pluto turntable, which considerably improves the sound, we are looking into getting an outer ring as well for the Scheu Premier. Then, one has to stop the table each time.
We'll also try the Pluto Audio string soon, which is partly made with Lycra. You could also probably try the rubber Michell belts ? But I think they're long, if I remember correctly. but I guess they are not too expensive to try.
> > The Scheu turntables are string-driven. How do I tie a knot for the string ?
A complete roll of 200 m string comes with each TT, and one will be able to build new strings from this roll for many many years.
Why a string rather than a normal rubber belt ? A string, in theory, offers less resonance than a rubber belt.
Tying the string to make a belt is by using a simple knot on both string ends, as shown on the left. Cut off any excess with scissors. The knot formed when using the supplied Scheu string is so small that it would seem like the string belt was one whole piece. Also, when rotating, the knot positions itself outside, never interfering with the rotation of the platter as the string goes around the motor spindle. < <Look down at the excellent site of Singapore's SCHEU dealer.
regards from Portugfal
António
Hi, I have been using the Scheu string without problem for almost 2 years now, I only had to change it once but because I broke it by mistake. The trick I learned (from Chris Feickert) is to do a proper flat knot, once that is done, it will stay forever... Before I managed that, it opened after a few days too, so I guess the trick is in the knot, not the string.
Cheers,
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