[BC] Achieving good S/N

[Steve]

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> These were Fairchilds.  The were 16" and equipped with the Rek-O-Kut
S-260?
> 16" Arms mounted in heavy pedstals. As I recall a Shure  tube-type RIAA
> pre-amp with transformers to 600 Ohms  -20 to - 10 dB  output was used.
The
> tables were gear driven with a motor in the  base.  The rumble was a
problem and I
> understand they had limits on the  monitor speakers level to avoid
acoustic
> feedback.

I believe they were Fairchilds. 12" platters however. I believe those wooden
tone arms were made by Pritchard or Weathers. (I have no idea where these
names are coming from). They were mounted in custom bases loaded down with
bricks and flush mounted in the front of each base were the incredible
Marantz 7C's.

Steve
Steve Walker Productions