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Connoisseur BD2

Two-speed belt driven turntable

Connoisseur BD2

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%

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Comments

motor suspension

john t

Does anyone know where to find the rubber used to suspend the motor on th BD2A

BD2A Motor Rubber Mounting Suspension Web

Gunner

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

Does 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

If 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.