Beechwood vs. slate

[Finyl Vinyl]

Gents,

Thinking of building a new plinth for the 401.

Any experiences that anybody has to share on beechwood vs. slate. (single or multi layered)

I have also come to the decision that the amp (Sonodyne 8000R) is seriously exhibiting its limitations. Any suggestions on a solid state amp?

All comments welcome. And thanks in advance

FV

 

[malvai]

I'd prefer beechwood.... i tried a slate plinth.... its too brittle and hence loading the arm is b1tch!

do multiple layers-- at least 5.

 

[Finyl Vinyl]

Thanks Malvai. Did you use the same dimensions to the plinth or was it one of those contoured ones?

 

[malvai]

same dimensions bro...

 

[jls001]

Thanks Malvai. Did you use the same dimensions to the plinth or was it one of those contoured ones?

A bit more grease elbow involved but you should "invent" the contoured one for the 401. There's none at this point, afaik. You will become famous and you can give it a fancy name too.

 

[jls001]

I'd prefer beechwood....

Is the beechwood solid planks or plywood?

 

[Finyl Vinyl]

Is the beechwood solid planks or plywood?

Ply. Rs. 200 per sq. ft

 

[reubensm]

is it Birch or Beech?

I too am currently into a 401 plinth build, that's why the query.

 

[Finyl Vinyl]

beechwood.

Found a nice video on the side though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBBMZKnhh0Y

 

[Record Player]

My next plinth project for me 401 is going to be Italian Slate. The slate used on Snooker Tables. This will however be initiated maybe after 6 months as I am yet to get me 401 singing on its new plinth and also tonearm installs.

 

[Record Player]

Ply. Rs. 200 per sq. ft

Finyl Vinyl - The best place to source high grade marine plywood in Bangalore is here:

122/2, Infantry Road, Near-Sri Balaji Plywood, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001
080 2286 5353

Cheers...

 

[Finyl Vinyl]

Finyl Vinyl - The best place to source high grade marine plywood in Bangalore is here:

122/2, Infantry Road, Near-Sri Balaji Plywood, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001
080 2286 5353

Cheers...

RP, I know the place. I have access to some beechwood and I think it should be okay to use.

Garrard 401 strip down, service and new plinth build

 

[Record Player]

RP, I know the place. I have access to some beechwood and I think it should be okay to use.

Garrard 401 strip down, service and new plinth build

Excellent. I just couldn't find Beechwood here in Bangalore.

 

[Finyl Vinyl]

Excellent. I just couldn't find Beechwood here in Bangalore.

You made a multi layered plinth, didn't you? Where are the dimensions available to download?