The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Here is the official website (in Japanese) : http://www.universal-music.co.jp/international/100purelp

Thank you again :) I don't want to nitpick, just asking very basic questions : I guess most of the tests records were done with VMS and a SX74 right? Are these cutting systems frequency response really flat? (when it comes to sweep...etc) They are still at the top of the "game"but concerning cutting...

Yes interesting thread - I hope I have not confused the issue - it is complicated but at the same it is simple as long as you stick to the rules. No your explanations are clear :) Thank you It's quite difficult in theory but it seems easier in practice thanks to the step by step procedure and your ...

Concerning parts there is a lot of drawings here : http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~yosh/jvc_cutter.htm

Relisted with a starting bid of 198 000 yen here : http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m133410005

More pictures of a model that looks similar to the one at Yard studio here :
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/vrc-tezuka/e/09cbc5ab3ea2bb206d4edb3b6b7d0e2a

Hello, Here is a nice blog with a lot of pictures : http://www.funkygoods.com/schwarzschild/2013_05/2013_05_24_2.html http://www.funkygoods.com/schwarzschild/2013_05/2013_05_24_22.jpg http://www.funkygoods.com/schwarzschild/2013_05/2013_05_24_31.jpg This lathe enabled the recording of Emperor Hirohi...

Here is a nice video of a portable lathe from the 60's :

flozki> there is a list of test discs (not only frequency) on page 45 of this paper : http://sts.kahaku.go.jp/diversity/document/system/pdf/083.pdf The last three ones are Toshiba EMI, Nippon Victor and Nippon Columbia I've started to read this paper. It seems excellent. It's a pity there is only on...

It was relisted and went for 9350 yen. The first auction had a starting price set at 98 000 yen.
http://page14.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s428242437

Hello everyone, I did a quick search. I don't think this question was asked as simply before. There are many members here who have made or are making their own cutting heads. So I think for eternal newbies like me it would be good to have a topic about how cutting heads work. I haven't had time to t...

You're welcome
It's a pity I don't live in Paris otherwise I could have shown you both.
Anyway, I hope you will enjoy your present
Lucien

Hello,

Thanks for the pictures and the scans.
Here is a blog with a lot of pictures of the mt-180 : http://blog.goo.ne.jp/vrc-tezuka/e/e076059a40ff20854e54a36f20ce8f5d

Hello, Which book is the best? it's difficult to answer. I guess it depends on what you're expecting and what you're able to understand. I have both and can tell you my feedback as a newbie. Regarding the AES book ( table of contents here : http://www.aes.org/publications/anthologies/downloads/jaes_...

Hello everyone,

I've been away for a year so sorry for the late reply.
Thanks for your answers. Will study that in deep

Lucien

Hello everyone, I don't have a lathe so I lack hands on experience, hence the newb question. I did a search before and find this link https://www.lathetrolls.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3548&p=21470 but I'm still missing very basic things. Regarding "Vu meters", is this referring to mechanical VU meters...

Steve E. wrote:Thank you VERY much, Lucien! Where do you find these things?

I've just typed "analog cutting machine" in japanese in google image ( アナログカッティングマシン ).
Have a look by yourself, I'm sure you will notice something else interesting. Don't hesitate to click on more results at the bottom

You're welcome
Cosmetically rather closed to this one by the way : http://blog.goo.ne.jp/vrc-tezuka/e/8aa06cb659f2f805cecb48b154ba9384