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Re: heybrook tt2 tweaks

Regarding the Xenon, you could rewire it. There originally was a mono-crystal silver version offered, the Xenon MCS. Some Xenons apparently come with a DIN connector on the bottom. Mine has no connector, the internal arm wires (33ga) are soldered to the phono leads where they join the base. If you bother to rewire, I'd suggest a one-piece run from cartridge clips to RCA's.

It may have been my message you found about removing the bottom cover of the Heybrook. This is a standard tweak for the LP-12 and Ariston RD11S, because of a large resonant cavity in the body of the table. When I went over my turntable lately, I noticed the Heybrook cavity is not hollow. It's filled in with blocks leaving only a smallish cavity. Since the bottom cover adds bracing, I decided to just add one 2" hole to the bottom cover in the cavity area and put the cover back in place. I also took the opportunity to properly dress the arm cable as per Heybrook's instructions.

I would be hesitant about swapping for Linn parts. Although the Heybrook and Linn appear similar, there are differences, and not all in favour of the LP12. I do use a Linn felt mat and their graphite bearing oil.

The main tweak for the Heybrook is to add a power supply. I have the excellent TPS outboard power supply, designed for Heybrook by Tim de Paravicini. Unfortunately, as mentioned by Flat Earth, you probably won't find one. There are a number of power supply upgrades designed for the Linn that would be useable, as long as they match your pulley (50 or 60 Hz).

The following is quoted from the Analogue Addicts LP12 FAQ:

"They are both three point sprung suspensions as both are based on the original AR white paper for transcription turntables. They both use a wood plinth which looks similar, a two-piece platter, and identical dust covers (except for the logo--LP12 Vs TT2).

The differences are in the details. The Heybrook TT2 has a massive sub-chassis compared to the Linn. It is very thick aluminium compared to the thin steel Linn use. The TT2 plinth is constructed of 1" thick MDF with a wood veneer, the LP12 of solid wood, usually English ash. In addition, most of the cavities inside the chassis of the TT2 are filled with shaped wood blocks, in the Linn they are not.

The springs in the TT2 are stiffer and can be adjusted from the top plate using a 5mm Allen key. The springs of the Linn are adjusted from below by nuts. The top plate on the TT2 is much thicker than the Linn and black. The TT2 has a transport screw for locking down the suspension when shipping. The LP12 does not. The armboard in the TT2 is thicker but shorter while the LP12 arm board is the full front to back depth of the plinth. It is non-laminated like the older Linn armboards, but unlike the Linn, the Heybrook arm board is made of a plywood sandwich not MDF. Later models had different power supply arrangements. The TT2 bearing and platter are not so heavy as the Linn nor so finely machined. The oil is lighter weight than the Linn bearing oil."



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