Connoisseur BD2
Two-speed belt driven turntable
Description
Essentially the same performance and specification as the BD1 unit.
The main differences are the larger platform and integral with this is the lift / lower mechanism for the pick-up arm.
The BD2 is designed for sprung anti-vibrational mounting.
Specifications
Drive motor: synchronous constant speed 375rpm at 50Hz
Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm (manual change)
Platter: 10 1/4" (26cm) lathe turned aluminium casting with precision ground spindle and phosphor bronze bearing
Drive: precision ground round section rubber belt
Performance: considerably exceeds broadcast specifications for turntables in respect of hum, rumble, wow and flutter
Rumble: -60dB
Hum: -80dB
Wow and flutter: less than 0.1%
Downloads
instruction manual (additional) (en)
instruction/owners manual (en)
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Comments
motor suspension
Submitted on October 14th, 2009 by john tjohn t
Does anyone know where to find the rubber used to suspend the motor on th BD2A
BD2A Motor Rubber Mounting Suspension Web
Submitted on October 15th, 2009 by gunnerGunner
These can be obtained from Technical & General
P.O. Box 53
Crowborough
TN6 2BY
Tele: 01892 654534
Priced at £11.15 inc Pand P. each.
Connoisseur Protractor
Submitted on September 2nd, 2008 by AaphidDoes anyone know of a link for a printable protractor for a BD2? The following link
http://tinyurl.com/57dkd4
claims to have files for a BD1 and BD2 but I haven't been able to get registered or download the files.
For the record mine looks to have a plastic head.shell
BD2 protractor
Submitted on August 20th, 2009 by tacklabIf you still need that item, I can help.
I assume you mean that small card with a hole in it for the spindle and arc lines for the stylus to follow as you set the cartridge overhang.