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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 2, 2024 7:28:13 GMT
Thers been a development overnight it's on for £150 Inc cartridge and an hour away from me what do you think ?  |
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Post by bencat on Apr 2, 2024 9:10:40 GMT
Dwayne if you decide to go for the Dual Jack could drop it off at Graham my friends in Liverpool (Jack is already going there with a pre amp) I could collect from Graham and hold it for you to collect as you have already been to mine so know were it is .
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 2, 2024 14:39:54 GMT
Dwayne if you decide to go for the Dual Jack could drop it off at Graham my friends in Liverpool (Jack is already going there with a pre amp) I could collect from Graham and hold it for you to collect as you have already been to mine so know were it is . Nice one bencat👍sounds like a good plan B if I can't meet up with him |
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 12, 2024 22:22:29 GMT
It's here the duel 505!!! what have I done !!! Vinyl kills but sounds so good!!! 🤪🤪 Big thank you to lurch for all the help and advice 👍  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 13, 2024 8:36:17 GMT
It's here the duel 505!!! what have I done !!! Vinyl kills but sounds so good!!! 🤪🤪 Big thank you to lurch for all the help and advice 👍 Welcome to the rabbit hole! |
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 26, 2024 15:53:08 GMT
Had the use of my mates woodshop so I've made a new plinth 😁  |
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Post by lurch on Apr 26, 2024 16:06:10 GMT
Had the use of my mates woodshop so I've made a new plinth 😁 That looks sweet, would be worth getting a can of this Trscos etc or flabay, is what I use on my 401 plinth. Treats the Wood and leaves a nice satin sheen.  Needs a couple of coats initially, after which it's an as and when jobbie. |
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Post by pete on Apr 26, 2024 16:59:25 GMT
Had the use of my mates woodshop so I've made a new plinth 😁 Outstanding looking. Any change in sound quality?? |
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Post by macca on Apr 26, 2024 17:17:55 GMT
Looks great.
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Post by optical on Apr 26, 2024 18:22:22 GMT
Does look lovely.... Not as lovely as that Cossie though 😂
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 27, 2024 7:49:49 GMT
Not really noticed any difference in SQ .Just need some lid hinges now but there a bit expensive
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 27, 2024 13:58:54 GMT
So I was playing some vinyl today and discovered I have a dodgy right channel cable which a quick fiddle confirmed the plug was dodgy so I'm going to replace the phono cables it looks fairly easy but what cables do I use seen these on amz any good ? 1STec 1.5m Twin Red + White Moulded RCA Plugs to Bare Wire Ends for Vinyl Player Shielded OFC + Earth Conductors stops Hum Humming Buzz Buzzing Feedback Noise from Amp - HiFi speakers (1.5 Metre) amzn.eu/d/71XYHgc |
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Post by lurch on Apr 27, 2024 17:28:34 GMT
If its only a dodgy plug. Snip the plugs off and solder on a pair of Neutrik Rean rca plugs. Is easier than replacing whole cable as wires inside arm are thinner than hair.
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Post by pete on Apr 27, 2024 17:58:55 GMT
If its only a dodgy plug. Snip the plugs off and solder on a pair of Neutrik Rean rca plugs. Is easier than replacing whole cable as wires inside arm are thinner than hair. Good call, I did exactly that on my 505. Easy and very worthwhile. And an improvement in SQ! |
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 27, 2024 18:39:03 GMT
There's a connector bloc on the underside apparently with spade connectors like this one you just swap them over I've not looked to check yet tho  |
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 28, 2024 9:12:37 GMT
Just having a look and it's the same should there be a a ground to the tone arm ? As it's missing  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Apr 28, 2024 21:13:36 GMT
Just having a look and it's the same should there be a a ground to the tone arm ? As it's missing I would image that big screw through the centre terminal is grounding the arm to the chassis. If you're changing the wire, just do like for like wiring. I'd solder as those spades are naff, but if you can't solder...spades will have to do. |
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 29, 2024 11:12:24 GMT
Sorted gave it a clean and a re lube at the same time should keep it going for good while 😁
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Post by dwaindibly on Apr 29, 2024 14:53:40 GMT
The finishing touch !! found some speaker feet I had  |
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Post by dwaindibly on May 9, 2024 20:38:13 GMT
Just an update on the duel I've now swapped out the headshell for one from a later model as the 1/2" quick release adapter plate on the old one was a bit wobbly and made the tone arm sit way too high I was bound to break it sooner or later anyhoo !! bit of micro soldering and some heat shrink and I'm blown away by how good it sounds don't now why though I'm not touching it now !!!
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Post by dwaindibly on Sept 11, 2024 17:37:35 GMT
After about 4 hours of measuring some physics and trigonometry, and a new fluffy rug !!! it's the best it's ever sounded it's been a long journey well chuffed 😁😁😁  |
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Post by robbiegong on Sept 11, 2024 19:15:25 GMT
After about 4 hours of measuring some physics and trigonometry, and a new fluffy rug !!! it's the best it's ever sounded it's been a long journey well chuffed 😁😁😁 Well done! |
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Post by pete on Sept 12, 2024 8:48:00 GMT
After about 4 hours of measuring some physics and trigonometry, and a new fluffy rug !!! it's the best it's ever sounded it's been a long journey well chuffed 😁😁😁 Some serious attention to detail there. Well done |
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