Yes, with the slotted screw holes baseplate mounted at 90º to normal, likely such that pivot to spindle could be optimized post plonking it into the existing Rega arm hole.Helius Aurum?
Agreed, the old real tree surround Planars still look great to me. The solid wood trim lends itself to easy finish restoration as well, often only needing a wipe with wood oil. If you do decide to go with a light sanding, I'd suggest staying away from glossy varnish finish, perhaps a tinted oil instead.Thanks both - what a wonderful wealth of info this place is I never heard of an Aarum - any good? It has a Rega R100 on it currently, something else I need to Google. I have zero need of another turntable, but like the look of this somehow
I ran the slightly dearer same vintage Aureus for a time. Not much difference wrt design, only a bit more bling and slightly larger tube diameter, really.I never heard of an Aarum - any good?
IIRC, until Orion came in like a lion, Helius were all 210.6mm pivot to spindle, 24º offset, with 18mm overhang.anyone know the set-up geometry for the Aurum? Spindle to pivot?
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You are welcome, 'Martyn Miles'.Thanks ‘Craig B’ for helping me remember those original Planars with the wood surround. They do look rather good...