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ITEM DESCRIPTION
Get your vintage Pioneer turntable off its belly and back on its feet with these original equipment inspired replicas! Designed to look like the original feet. However, instead of outdated rubber and springs for isolation, these replicas are designed with Sorbothane Hemispheres!
A little background... I\'m a vintage electronics guy and personally own a Pioneer PL-518 along with other Pioneer gear like the SA-8500 II (integrated amp), the SG-9500 (equalizer)and the RT-707 (reel to reel tape deck). The problem with my PL-518 was that the rubber support for the feet had rotted out a long time ago (couldn\'t even find the springs) and being tired of my low riding turntable (not to mentioned the scratches on my table due to the protruding screws on the bottom of the pan) I ordered replacement feet. I was underwhelmed. They didn\'t match the style or elevate the turntable to the same height as the originals and just didn\'t seem to have that \'wow\' factor. So, I designed my own.
I still had the original feet and some of the original rubber support cylinders so I put them together, measured the dimensions and drew up a 3D model. After weeks of prototyping with my 3D printer, experimenting with different filament and different configurations of Sorbothane I finally got to a version thats on my turntable today and I couldn\'t be happier! I thought I couldn\'t be the only one who can use these so I went into production and am offering for sale to the world!
My first production run is in all black but I\'m considering other colors. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.
MADE IN THE USA
These are design and manufactured in Largo, Florida using 3D printing technology and PLA (Polylactic Acid) material which has outstanding material properties and is derived from renewable resources. I\'ve used the world renowned Sorbothane Hemispheres for vibration isolation made in Kent, Ohio.
Note that a vertical seem is created on each layer of all 3D printed cylinders. I\'ve chosen to align them all in one location to provide the smoothest finish. I simply turned the feet on my turntable and pointed the seem toward the back so its not visible.
COMPATIBILITY
Based on my research these feet would be a direct replica replacement for the following Pioneer turntable likely work for other turntable manufacturers and models as well. See photos for dimensions to determine compatibility. If you have any questions or need a custom configuration, please ask!
WHATS INCLUDED
4 - Replica Feet4 - 1.0\" 70 Duro Sorbothane Hemispheres with pressure sensitive adhesive4 - Stainless steel screws (for use if original screws are missing)
All items described above are mounted on a custom shipping tray and carefully packed to ensure safe shipping and arrival. INSTALLATION
1. Remove the feet from the shipping tray.2. Remove the Sorbothane Hemispheres from the bottom of the feet.3. Install the feet using either the existing or provided screws into the existing holes in the bottom of the plinth.4. Remove the pressure sensitive adhesive from the Sorbothane Hemispheres and install them on the bottom of the feet. 5. Rotate the foot to align the vertical seem to the back of the turntable.6. Stand back and observe your turntable returned to its original glory!
THANK YOU!I know you have a lot of buying options and appreciate you taking the time to consider my listing (and reading all the way to the bottom). - Sean
