Transportation of LP12 with ARO

Posted by: jpk73 on 31 August 2001

Hi!

My question: do I have to remove the ARO when I transport the LP12 from one flat to the other? If yes: do I also have to remove the cartridge from the ARO?

Thanks for any advice,
Jun

Posted on: 31 August 2001 by Andrew L. Weekes

Jun,

The art of moving an LP12 without damage is to prevent stress to anything. Remove anything heavy and massive that could result in damage.

Remove platters (inner and outer)and fit bearing cap to prevent oil escaping (tip: if you find suitable items to support the inner platter once removed, you can let the oil that is still on the spindle drip back into the bearing housing, preventing excessive loss.

On a gimballed arm removing the counterweight is adequate for a car journey. In your case I'd definitely remove the ARO, and package it carefully, cartridge (and stylus guard) still fitted.

Put the LP12 into the original box, if possible, the box has packing details printed on one of the flaps.

Andy.

Posted on: 01 September 2001 by Phil Barry

Remove the ARO?

I think the manual says to remove the wand during movement. In any case, removing the wand makes good sense. Do you have the ARO box?

Posted on: 01 September 2001 by Andrew L. Weekes

For clarification I meant just remove the ARO armtop, my reply wasn't very clear!

Andy