T R A N S C R I P T O R S Accessories | Tonearms | Turntables Replacement hydraulic reference motor plate secondary isolation spring. Supplied in packs of three.

T R A N S C R I P T O R S Accessories | Tonearms | Turntables The Reference turntable employs a low-speed, recoil start synchronous motor on a single spring mounting driving the platter via a neoprene belt, thereby providing complete vibration insulation. The main bearing is manufactured from high-grade aluminum with two pressed fit P.T.F.E bushes at either end of the housing ensuring minimum contact with the bearing spindle, which it self comprises of a silver steel shaft and aluminum hub running on to a ceramic ball bearing. Platter speed is determined by the a.c mains frequency, which is effectively constant. Speed changing is accomplished by moving the drive belt from one motor pulley to the other. On/off switching is by means of a small toggle switch on the motor assembly. Tonearm available at extra cost. Specifications Platter 305mm diameter machined from a solid billet of aluminum, finish is matt black and fitted with six aluminum inertia platter weights. The record is supported on neoprene pads, thereby reducing rumble and induced static to an absolute minimum. Plinth 20 mm clear acrylic. Isolation Feet Aluminum fitted with cork/rubber damping pads. Lid Clear acrylic.Main bearing Slim sectioned ball-ended ground and polished silver steel spindle running onto a ceramic ball bearing and hardened steel thrust plate.Motor Single-phase synchronous, recoil start.Tonearm N/ATonearm Boards Available for most new and classic arms. Power requirement 115vac or 240vac, single-phase, 50 Hz or 60Hz.Speeds 33.3 and 45 r.p.m.Dimensions Width 440 mmDepth (lid closed) 420 mmDepth (lid open) 520 mmHeight (lid closed) 160 mmHeight (lid open) 500 mm

Here is a Michell Transcriptors hydraulic reference turntable. This is an earlier example (Transcriptors) with the more conventional feet, rather than the leaf sprung feet introduced by Michell when it took over production. Its this version of the deck that appeared in A Clockwork Orange. This example comes with the desirable squirrel hair sweep brush and stylus brush. It features the distinctive Transcriptor Fluid unipivot arm and is fitted with a basic Ortofon VMS 3E moving magnet cartridge of unknown usage. We have removed the old silicone from the speed adjustment bath under the platter and new silicone is provided for the new owner to install once home. Condition report: This turntable is in good condition, but its not perfect. There are marks here and there, but it generally looks tidy. The lid is complete and does not have any cracks or heavier scratches, but it isnt perfect. Wed describe the lid as very good, but not excellent. When the deck came to us the hydraulic fluid in the tonearm lowering mechanism had leaked out onto the plinth. Weve obviously cleaned this, but its not apparent how to recharge the lowering mechanism with new silicone... as such, it can be used to lift and lower the arm, but does not have the full damping effect you would expect. The motor cover plate was also missing the three original aluminium fixing nuts and weve found some modern ones to use (highlighted in one picture) but originals can be found to replace these should you wish. There was no makers plate on the plinth, and wed found a Transcriptors sticker which weve positioned in the correct position. It looks fine, but a new owner looking for originality might want to replace it and these can be found online. In use: We have set-up the tonearm and played this deck and, apart from speed fine tuning because of the lack of silicone in the bath under the platter, it is running well and consistently. The cartridge sounds OK but wed expect most new owners to replace this in due course. Summary: The Transcriptor decks look fantastic, and this is no exception. But they are also decks that require fettling and an enthusiastic owner who is prepared to understand how they work and make the necessary adjustments to optimise performance. We would not recommend them to someone with limited experience and knowledge. This deck is working and can be enjoyed, but we also think it could be taken to the next level of authenticity and performance by someone looking for a project. We do not have any original packaging for this deck and, due to the delicate nature of so many of the parts, we will not send via courier under any circumstance. This is strictly collection only. However, we do also drive around the country quite a bit, so may be able to deliver or meet you somewhere, but please ask whether this might be possible before you buy. The small print...The photographs show the actual item being sold. I use a studio to show the items in as much detail as possible. I must stress, that I have not serviced this item, just described its current cosmetic and operational condition as honestly as I can.