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Teres update

OK. Heres where I'm at now:

Chris is sending the motor, bearing and platter today.

I have the arm.

I have the wood.

I bought batteries for my digital camera.

I set up a page to post pics.

I got rid of the family members whom I thought would never leave after Turkey day.

Monday is the target start day. First up is a model built out of 2x4s. I'll post the link to the picture page when I get the first ones up. I am going to try and document the process in detail.

Let the games begin!

Joe

P.S. Tom & Doug: Get ready for lots of questions!
jphii
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Joe,

Glad to hear you're making progress! In your spare time :) you might check out www.theanalogdepot.com. It's the home page of a guy who built an acrylic Teres in 2002. Lots of details and photos.
jphii OP
485 posts
 
Doug,

I found that site about 3 weeks ago. He most definitely has some interesting things there. I think he can even make setup "easy" to understand!
jphii OP
485 posts
 
I got the platter and motor stuff yesterday. I was totally unprepared for the quality of the pieces. I mean, I figured they would be of the best quality do to the way Teres owners rave about them, but HOLY S%&*$# Batman, NICE!!

The project has started, and I should have some pics up by the weekend.

All I need now is a cartridge. Still trying to decide if I shoild just spend the bucks or not for a Shelter. I mean, this all started as a way to get back to vinyl for under $2000, but at this point, there is NO POINT to getting the cheaps. Audiocubes has the Denon 103r for $241 shipped, but I can get a 901 for $1100. I know, I know, that IS a substantial difference.I figure I've got a week or 2 to make a decision.

I know the consensus opinion is go for the Shelter. One question: Koetsu Black?

I'll keep ya posted!
twl
3,251 posts
 
The Shelter 901 is one of the best cartridges made today. It would be an excellent choice.

The Denon DL103R is the best value low-output MC cartridge that I know of. It is only a shade behind the Shelter 501 and only costs 30% of what the Shelter 501 costs. I really liked that cartridge on my rig, and I would have no trouble going back to it, even now. Really good for the money.

The Koestsu Black is a nice cartridge, but it costs more than a 901 and doesn't perform in that league,IMO.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Jphii,

I am extremely envious of your current position, but my turn will come. :)
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