The Well Tempered Lab LTD Tonearm is a stand alone refined version of our Simplex and Amadeus tonearms that are only available on Well Tempered Lab plinths. The Well Tempered Lab LTD has all the attributes of our standard tonearms. It can with a modicum ingenuity be mounted on a variety of turntable plinths and features variable damping.
Preliminary On a dedicated Well Tempered Lab plinth, inserts are provided to attach the base plate (Part no. 1) to the plinth. No hardware is provided for mounting the LTD tonearm to other manufacturer's turntables. Well Tempered Lab advise that such a project should only be attempted by competent personnel. Well Tempered Lab bears no responsibility for this process.
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Fig (3) Fig (4) Note: Well Tempered Lab accept no responsibility for any damage to the Tonearm wiring during this process. 5. Suspend arm by applying one and half turns on the mono-filament suspension around the azimuth collar apply a complete anti-clockwise twist to the mono-filament suspension lower golf ball into bearing cup and slide azimuth adjusting collar onto azimuth rod (the anti-clockwise twist effectively provides anti-skate).
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Drawing (1) Drawing (2) 6. Fine adjustment and alignment can now be completed and all set screws gently but firmly tightened. Some further adjustments to overall tonearm height, VTA and the armrest may well be required after the chosen cartridge has been installed on the tonearm. The silicone damping fluid can be poured into the bearing cup (Part no.
We strongly recommend it remains firmly fixed in the correct position as supplied. 3. The Well Tempered Lab LTD Tonearm has an effective length of 10.5î (267 mm). The head-shell is fixed ex- factory in the optimum position. There is no provision for over-hang adjustment. Some alignment protractors may well disagree.
first try cleaning fluid with caution and or the underside of the plinth. The Well Tempered Lab can bear no responsibility for damage caused by cleaning fluid. 3. For cartridges without threaded fixing holes we find it most convenient to attach the cartridge to the head shell in the slot closest to the platter.
LTD Tonearm Parts List Part Description (Part no.): 1. Base Plate 2. Set Screw (2) 3. Fluid Level Adjustment (Old model LTD only) 4. Phono Socket (RCA) bracket 5. Phono Socket Right (Red) 6. Phono Socket Right (White) 7. Bearing Cup and Shaft 8.
Well Tempered Lab, P.O. Box 2650, Christchurch, New Zealand. This Well Tempered Lab product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and is void if the Well Tempered product has been subject to mis-use, accident or negligence or if it has been tampered with or modified in anyway.
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