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Heavy Metal Castings for Audiophiles


Fern & Roby, Richmond, Va., a boutique design firm specializing in furniture and audio components, has produced a turntable that features two hefty metal castings as the basis for its unique design. Te turntable’s base, or “plinth,” is a 70-lb. iron casting that can dampen vibration and reduce resonance with its heft. On top of that, a 35-lb. cast bronze platter is expertly balanced on a single bearing to minimize friction.


While a great example of how metal castings can be used in high-tech applications, this record player might not be ready for your facility floor. Te $4,500 price tag might call for a more hospitable environment.


56 | MODERN CASTING December 2015


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