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Post by jimbo on May 11, 2020 10:16:49 GMT
I've got an HK930 already. But it has the black vinyl sleeve not the wooden one so not as pretty. A mate used to have one of the Pioneer monsters, weighed 20 kilos. Can't recall the model now. Sound quality was okay, not world-beating. It was a talking point though. Yes these old receivers will only take you so far.......but they maybe far enough for some!  |
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Post by jimbo on May 11, 2020 19:20:40 GMT
That Pioneer is lovely. I want one! Take a look at this Martin, some droolworthy stuff here!
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Post by macca on May 11, 2020 20:36:30 GMT
The Receiver Wars! Some good stuff in that, it's a good watch.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 13, 2020 17:55:57 GMT
That's a beauty!! Got hinges on? |
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Post by jimbo on May 13, 2020 18:28:04 GMT
Did not want hinges as I just lift it off when in use. They are available if I wanted them.
For the VPI I will just but a massive Dustcover that will drop over the whole turntable.
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Post by macca on May 13, 2020 19:20:49 GMT
That Lenco really came up a treat. The wood, the lustre on the metal surfaces, very tasty.
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Post by jimbo on May 13, 2020 19:28:18 GMT
That Lenco really came up a treat. The wood, the lustre on the metal surfaces, very tasty. Quality materials used back then. Like some of the other vintage gear, it was built well and there was a pride in quality engineering.
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Post by gninnam on May 13, 2020 19:44:48 GMT
Very nice looking GL75 you have now - the lid is a bargain at £30 (did it include P&P) I bought a sheet of acrylic and made my own 'bender' and I reckon It cost a lot more than £30.
I think the next lid will be ordered from them.
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Post by jimbo on May 13, 2020 20:00:46 GMT
Very nice looking GL75 you have now - the lid is a bargain at £30 (did it include P&P) I bought a sheet of acrylic and made my own 'bender' and I reckon It cost a lot more than £30. I think the next lid will be ordered from them. Yes the lid was £20! Postage £10. I think they may well become inundated from requests all over the world now I put it on LH. |
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Post by brian2957 on May 13, 2020 20:35:52 GMT
Very nice James . The lid just sets it off beautifully |
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Post by jimbo on May 15, 2020 19:08:07 GMT
Although I am trying to keep the Lenco refubishment as original as possible I am constantly thinking of ways to improve it as there are a few niggles which may get sorted out such as the tonearm. If I cant get it operationally perfect I am tempted to junk it and swap in something better like the Ortofon AS 212. To be honest I should stop visiting Lencoheaven as it puts all sorts of devilish ideas in my head. My only issue with replacing the tonearm would be why stop there! Why don't I go the whole hog and rip it apart and build a monster PTP with a really top end tonearm!? I really need to get a grip and remember what my original Cabin fever plan was in Lockdown ( a simple refurbish project) and keep away from LH!!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2020 20:10:55 GMT
Drag the VPI out, and remind yourself you still have that....
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Post by jimbo on May 15, 2020 20:45:48 GMT
Drag the VPI out, and remind yourself you still have that.... I have enough equipment piled up here already, anymore and Helen may blow a whistle and show me the red card! |
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Post by brian2957 on May 16, 2020 8:31:14 GMT
Leave it alone man Fix the arm , put a better stylus on the M55e then sit back and enjoy the music . These decks are slowly but surely disappearing because they're so easy to modify and good unmolested examples are getting harder to find |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 16, 2020 10:19:11 GMT
Leave it alone man Fix the arm , put a better stylus on the M55e then sit back and enjoy the music . These decks are slowly but surely disappearing because they're so easy to modify and good unmolested examples are getting harder to find Hahaha, I said literally the same thing last night. Leave it alone....just listen to it! |
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Post by rexton on May 16, 2020 11:13:06 GMT
Jim, remember our chat. Keep your Lenco stock and then build another PTP project, using your "stock" deck as a reference against your PTP.
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Post by jimbo on May 16, 2020 12:00:29 GMT
You chaps are absolutely right. I will leave it alone, keep off Lencoheaven and find something else to mull over! |
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Post by brian2957 on May 16, 2020 12:46:52 GMT
Aye , I know what Lencoheaven is like . It can keep you engrossed for hours , but it does put ideas into your head . It has cost me a few quid in the past |
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Post by antonio on May 16, 2020 13:42:05 GMT
Well I'm not going on there then. |
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Post by rexton on May 16, 2020 15:05:56 GMT
I'm just glad that their isn't an equivalent forum for Garrard decks!
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Post by mikeyb on May 16, 2020 15:39:30 GMT
You don't have to look 😉
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Post by jimbo on May 16, 2020 16:25:27 GMT
I'm just glad that their isn't an equivalent forum for Garrard decks! Maybe you could start one? |
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Post by rexton on May 16, 2020 17:57:59 GMT
I'm just glad that their isn't an equivalent forum for Garrard decks! Maybe you could start one? No, I think I'd probably get strung up if I started optimising and modding Garrards, it would also be a very expensive hobby! 301's are selling for £3-4k nowadays. My garage find 301 was £175! |
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Post by jimbo on May 16, 2020 18:22:33 GMT
Yes you would definitely be in the project section!
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2020 23:29:41 GMT
You never said what the drive problem was. Spring or tyre? Or both?
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Post by jimbo on May 20, 2020 18:27:02 GMT
You never said what the drive problem was. Spring or tyre? Or both? It was neither, the cable on the Lenco motor was pulling it slightly out of alignment so the idler wheel was not square on start up and made a noise on the platter.
All sorted now. |
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Post by jimbo on May 20, 2020 18:35:47 GMT
Something nice turned up from Japan today....  |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2020 18:41:47 GMT
Had a chance to play with the Frankencart yet?
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Post by jimbo on May 20, 2020 18:46:16 GMT
I am edging closer... just waiting for V blocks for my Lenco tonearm so I can set it up better and then I will pop them both in. I bought a new At95ex which is on at the moment but I am actually thinking of buying another headshell from Thakker that will let me top mount both of your cartridges!
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Post by Bigman80 on May 20, 2020 20:01:16 GMT
Something nice turned up from Japan today.... Oh nice.....the Lenco will benefit greatly. |
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