Did they ever make phase control platters with non-removable brains?

If yes, can they be upgraded to removable brains?

Are there setup issues with these things? It has been awhile since I worked with the phase control model, and I don't remember there being any setup procedures other that putting them together and locationg and AC outlet to supply the needed power, but I figured I'd ask anyway. The only thing I remember is that a deck would start spinning slowly, and I'd come in to see that Ian had removed the "box" on the brain to allow ambient light to shine onto the LED and it would actually keep up until we got a new brain.

Yes, you can get either microswitch or phase control platter systems from Strong/Potts. Here's the platter systems available:

ALPHA microswitch: economy model

ALPHA phase control: mid-grade model

SCDC control: top-of-the-line model

The Alpha phase control and microswitch control plates are directly interchangeable with each other (even on the same platter system). However, SCDC control plates can only be used on SCDC platter systems.

P.s. I know someone who'd love to have your old Super Platters.

Could you explain me the procedure to timing the Alpha platters. I've been tryed to adjust the 5-deck Strong platters that we have in each booth, but anytime the center platter turn too slowly.

One question more:
What do you think about the Strong DMC platters ? for me they are the best to make brainwarp an eject the entire film on the floor

May I become a real benefit if I uprade them to SCDC control ?

Thanks

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I hope not. I want at least phase control brains, which are variable, on every platter, along with removable brains. The Strong brains on the ORCs are neither.

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Congrats on getting new platters. Any idea on what is to become of the ORC's? Might know a few people looking for boat anchors. So what is the next step for the Tamarac? I am glad to see someone is putting money into a theatre they have taking over. Much more than I can say for my company. Any improvements we make are being paid for out of petty cash over time which limits how much improvement I can make at one time. My next big thing is to get rid of the crappy outdated and never useful Kintek stuff and replace with either Ultra Stereo or Dolby equipment.

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