New LP12 plinth/top plate

Posted by: Tim Jones on 09 November 2001

Anyone know how much this would cost? Apart from making my TT look new(ish), would it have any sonic benefits?

Yours in anticipation.

Tim J

Posted on: 10 November 2001 by Andrew L. Weekes

Is the best way to get a nice finish without streaks etc. on stainless steel.

Small amount on a cloth should do it.

Andy.

Posted on: 10 November 2001 by Mark Dunn

Andrew:

Re: Baby Oil

How many babies are required for a typical top plate and how are they processed?

Best Regards,
Mark Dunn

Posted on: 10 November 2001 by Mick P

Chaps

Assuming it is stainless and that there is no laquer etc, baby oil rubbed in with very fine wire wool will produce a mirror like finish. But only use the very very fine stuff.

To prevent damage to surrounding componets, play safe and use autosalvo and a cloth.

Regards

Mick

Posted on: 10 November 2001 by Barnie

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Pig:
Is your top plate badly scuffed or something? You can't just buff it up again? Cleaning the top plate is a pain, best not to go there, but it can be done. Have you polished your platter?
No, I don't think replacing these two parts would make much of a difference to the sound but if your plinth is a mess a nice one would make you feel a lot better :0) My wife had an old LP12 with a brand new plinth and the plinth does make it look like almost a new deck.
Mr Pig http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=320102&size=sm

I believe a new top plate is part of the Ninja mod that mana have done in the past.

If you have an external PSU the top plate can be manufactured without a cut-out for the switch,I believe the Ninja mod involves this along with thicker stainless steel.

Barnie.