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 Order of photos: early first latest below.

 

Just previously.... 01/24/2018 

   

then 02/05/2018

   

Above: Garrard 301 Schedule 2 with rebuild by Woodsong Audio (Chris Harban), Plinth is by Acoustand, Platter mat is by Pure Sound. Tonearms are currently a SME 312 and the SME M2-9R with ceramic bearings and a Cardas re-wire. On the M2 is a Denon Zu Audio DL-103 Grade 1. On the 312 is a Shelter 501-II

The most recent developments: 02/23/2018

  

Just added is the Thorens TD124 mkII seen in the above photo, parked in a custom base.  It's tone arm is the SME 3009 S2.

  seen here the TD124-II has a new carbon fiber mat

   

   

Notes on the Thorens:
TD124 mkII.
Custom Walnut & Cedar Plinth
Cedar Armboard. Both finished in Nitrocellulose lacquer.
Tonearm: SME 3009 S2 with Cardas Re-wire. Has both OEM counterweight set and a custom Marine Grade Bronze counterweight set.
Headshell: Yamamoto Soundcraft HS-1a in African Blackwood (ebony)
Cartridge: SAE 1000e HO MC

Don's comment:  "I am using the original TD-124 iron platter as I feel sonics are improved."