Systemdek platter
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Tim Jones
pfm Member
I think the theory is (a) that they are just better damped, but (b) that they have, er, the 'same mechanical impedance' as vinyl. The Systemdek AP (acrylic platter) version I heard about 15 years ago was definitely better than the glass one I had at the time.
Audio Note, who sort of took over making the same decks, now use the acrylic in the better models (or perhaps in all of them).
Audio Note, who sort of took over making the same decks, now use the acrylic in the better models (or perhaps in all of them).
pure sound
Trade: manufacturer/distributor
If you were going to replace the glass platter you should at least go for something of similar weight. To do that in acrylic requires at least 20 & probably 25 mm of thickness and for it to be solid.
jimmytwos
pfm Member
Thanks, so the consensus is they are (may) be better? The ebay ones seem to suggest they are lighter as they say slight suspension adjustment may be needed. I only ask as mine has a few chips around the edge from previous owner and im almost certain I wont be able to get a glass replacement.
Acrylic is better , several companies make them as do audionote which is mush thicker . The audionote ones are quite expensive and require the bearing to be returned to get the correct fit ( cost £200 ) . If you wish to get a new glass one rega ones are the same but do not come with the plastic insert in the middle
The only replacement platters AN(UK) now stock are for Systemdeks with the larger centre boss on the sub platter (often referred to as Type B apparently). The version for the small centre hole / spindle (7.2mm) is currently unavailable.
You don't need to send your bearing back anymore... as long as you have the large centre boss, they can supply a platter directly.
Martin.
In my research for replacing the glass platter on my IIX/900 I found this thread but
the information I found seems to indicates that it's the other way around - the platter with the smaller spindle hole is available from Audio Note...
http://www.audionote.co.uk/products/analogue/misc_platter_systemdek.shtml
..this is what Isokinetik refer to as type A..
http://www.cabezon.eu/product_info.php?products_id=147
the information I found seems to indicates that it's the other way around - the platter with the smaller spindle hole is available from Audio Note...
http://www.audionote.co.uk/products/analogue/misc_platter_systemdek.shtml
..this is what Isokinetik refer to as type A..
http://www.cabezon.eu/product_info.php?products_id=147
per flemming
Registered User
I think Funk Achroplat makes an alternative for System Deck, not cheap though, another option is to use the glass tellar with Achromat on
Martin, do give my regards to PQ
I knew him back in the 80'ies when he ran a hifishop
Thanks for the confirmation Martin, but dont you think its about time you updated your website in that case?
What you have there now is completely misleading...and I'd also like to be able to trust your website!
Per, it will be my pleasure to pass on your regards to Peter
Adespade, I completely agree, unfortunately right now we are between websites, and we have limited time and resources when it comes to editing the old (existing) site and working on the new (to eventually be launched) site. Please accept our apologies for the confusion.
Adespade, I completely agree, unfortunately right now we are between websites, and we have limited time and resources when it comes to editing the old (existing) site and working on the new (to eventually be launched) site. Please accept our apologies for the confusion.