... I'd like to have a plinth made for my JVC QL-A7...

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Hello to all...

I'd like to have a plinth made for my JVC QL-A7 - then maybe for my Sanyo TP-1030.

On the internet: have read abit about how it would benefit the JVC to have a different/better/less resonant plinth and since I like the TT so much, I'd like to maximize the sound from it...

I'm in NY (on LI) and after an interrnet search, contacted a guy in Sandpoint, Idaho (I lived in that area in what now seems like another lifetime); he was interested and strongly suggested not making a solid lumber plinth but a veneered one), but I'm hoping I could find someone not quite 2500 miles away...

Anyone interested in making it for me? Anyone recommend someone who's made one for you?

I'd appreciate any suggestions, direction, references or experiences... Thanks. Bill
 
Well solid wood can warp, crack and do all sorts of weird stuff over time which is why most people suggest a layered Baltic birch plywood plinth with a veneer instead of solid hard wood. I'm no wood working expert but that is what has been explained to me several times. I have built a few plinths using the layered birch plywood method and have had great results. The plinth for my 401 is a few years old now and still holding strong. Good luck !
 
Paul: Thanks - I guess - for at least reading my question... Don't understand you reply though; is this some kind of AudioShark inside joke or ?
 
Thanks for the info about a Baltic Birch plywood plinth. I used to work for a company that brought in, by the boatload, Finland Birch plywood and understand the properties of the panels. Guessing back-to-back 18mm the best ide,, I know who sells the plywood in my area and a 1-5X5 panel is more than enough for the plinth....
The wood planks I have are walnut and paduk - both over 25 years old; kiln dried and have been lying in the air, flat and true, for decades in the garage. Pulled them out and they have some end checks but nothing major - and are 2-3" thick and bigger than 20" x 20", more than big enough for a solid 1 piece plinth. Also have some Gaboon Ebony bolts and a Purpleheart D4S 1" plank and could use these resawn as heavy-sliced (1/4" or more) edgebanding/veneer facing...
Was hoping to find someone who's more local, who has the expertise, the tools and experience to do this for $$$.
 
Oh sorry, I guess I misunderstood your post, sounds like you got the wood part covered, sorry I don't know anyone in your area who can build it for you. Good luck
 
My HRS M3X custom build for the MT10 arrives tomorrow. Maybe I can have a play this weekend & offer my opinion on this type of platform isolation instead?
 
JVCSanyoOnkyoWolzeNikko said:
Paul: Thanks - I guess - for at least reading my question... Don't understand you reply though; is this some kind of AudioShark inside joke or ?
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LOL..he said where is Rob because I am one of the turntable fans out there...trust me there are MANY here who have good knowledge to share. I think Paul referenced me because I have a love of taking vintage units and refurbing them, building bases, etc.

Jeremy is SPOT on....Most build these things out of layered wood, not a solid wood block. For example...Plinths for a LENCO

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Notice it is layered then veneered. My bases are much more common than these well made ones...basically I make boxes...LOL

Now a true PLINTH expert DOdog...he makes some gorgeous stuff....Put it this way....If I can change an oil filter, he can add a supercharger....LOL
 
I would be interested in hearing from some guys with more wood working experience on their thoughts of a solid wood plinth. Like the OP I have some nice pieces of wood, mine are teak which I pulled out of my grandfathers garage Attic, my dad thinks they must be at least 50 years old and I'd love to use them for sentimental reasons.
 
Can I contact DOdog from this site (obviously I am new to doing this kind of thing, on this kind of a site)... Please reply. Thanks. Bill
 
Solid wood...No reason you couldn't use solid wood - but search the net. Not all wood is created equal and while it has mass, there is also a resonance factor. So while it may seem like a good idea, this must be taken into account. That is why many speaker cabinets are made of MDF verses say, oak because MDF has a damping factor.
and I made a mistake

His id here is Divotdog.

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ohbythebay said:
Solid wood...No reason you couldn't use solid wood - but search the net. Not all wood is created equal and while it has mass, there is also a resonance factor. So while it may seem like a good idea, this must be taken into account. That is why many speaker cabinets are made of MDF verses say, oak because MDF has a damping factor.
and I made a mistake

His id here is Divotdog.

View Profile: Divotdog - AudioShark Forums
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I build solid wood furniture as a hobby and I would not recommend making a plinth out of solid wood due to seasonal wood movement. It can be done but can be fairly complicated and then what to do in the event of a split. As for teak I would stay away from it for indoor furniture as that wood has quite a bit of oil within the grain, perfect for outdoors but a b!tch to glue correctly, this compounded with the plinth requirement would make it a no no. Then you have resonance factor to deal with which is not easy issue. To me baltic birch with a veener (or not) would be by far my first choice, followed by other man made wood products.

If I really needed a solid wood plinth I would go towards hard maple (rock), a little less wood movement and less resonance due to mass.

My two cents!
 
ohbythebay said:
Solid wood...No reason you couldn't use solid wood - but search the net. Not all wood is created equal and while it has mass, there is also a resonance factor. So while it may seem like a good idea, this must be taken into account. That is why many speaker cabinets are made of MDF verses say, oak because MDF has a damping factor.
and I made a mistake

His id here is Divotdog.

View Profile: Divotdog - AudioShark Forums
Click to expand...

I build solid wood furniture as a hobby and I would not recommend making a plinth out of solid wood due to seasonal wood movement. It can be done but can be fairly complicated and then what to do in the event of a split. As for teak I would stay away from it for indoor furniture as that wood has quite a bit of oil within the grain, perfect for outdoors but a b!tch to glue correctly, this compounded with the plinth requirement would make it a no no. Then you have resonance factor to deal with which is not easy issue. To me baltic birch with a veener (or not) would be by far my first choice, followed by other man made wood products.

If I really needed a solid wood plinth I would go towards hard maple (rock), a little less wood movement and less resonance due to mass.

My two cents!
 
Thanks to all who shared their 'two cents'... So it will be a plwood laminated plinth, probably out of Baltic Birch 18mm plywood.'

Still looking for someone local to make it though...
 
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