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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2019 9:39:26 GMT
Maybe get one of those cheap smd attenuators?
Your soldering is much nearer than mine 😞
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2019 9:46:13 GMT
Maybe get one of those cheap smd attenuators? Your soldering is much nearer than mine 😞 I have some stepped attenuators knocking about. May try one, but this sounds decent anyway. My dad taught me to solder when I was a little kid, so I've had a lot of practice. Did it for a living too. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2019 13:53:35 GMT
On its way. Just bought this Thorens TD150 Mk.II in what looks like near mint condition. Lovely little turntables these.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 27, 2019 15:00:36 GMT
On its way. Just bought this Thorens TD150 Mk.II in what looks like near mint condition. Lovely little turntables these. I like them a lot. A very engaging listen. |
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Post by dsjr on May 27, 2019 15:39:36 GMT
I always got sidelined into Lencos, Duals and the blinkin' fruitbox back then. I have a TD160BC mk2 in the loft and a 'Super' plinth to put it in, but it just doesn't have the magic of the 150, especially one like that above. A new original (possibly also the 'Thakker' belt is necessary on a regular basis as the belt is a bit too stretchy and a year or two of regular use is all it's really good for.
These days, the arm is just fine with careful lubrication of the lateral bearing and setting of the rvertical one, so please don't be too willing to ditch it. The internal wires should still be ok but the external ones could be lightly upgraded, initially with RCA plugs (the originals could fail internally) or with Van Damme or something not too stupidly priced.
Rambling again, sorry. Treat the thing like an LP12 (they're almost identical in too many ways...) and you won't go wrong.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2019 15:46:00 GMT
I agree with what you say Dave.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2019 20:34:39 GMT
Never liked the look of the 160 with integrated arm. This looks better:  |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2019 15:42:01 GMT
Just opened today's parcel. The TD150! It's in amazing condition.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 30, 2019 15:53:52 GMT
Just opened today's parcel. The TD150! It's in amazing condition. Very nice example. Probably a better investment than gold |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2019 20:35:54 GMT
Tonight's project. A pair of Mission 762 speakers with completely rotted foam cone surrounds. Got some rubber (not foam) surrounds that don't fit due to the originals having a very narrow roll so I've trimmed about 4mm off the cone all round to make them fit. It'll work and I'll have these up and running soon. Don't care about originality on these as long as they work.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 31, 2019 3:14:26 GMT
Tonight's project. A pair of Mission 762 speakers with completely rotted foam cone surrounds. Got some rubber (not foam) surrounds that don't fit due to the originals having a very narrow roll so I've trimmed about 4mm off the cone all round to make them fit. It'll work and I'll have these up and running soon. Don't care about originality on these as long as they work. I’ve reformed loads so speakers, especially JPW P series and Gale 301. I used to but, reforms and sell on for no money just to set them back on their feet. I’m very fond of both. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2019 8:25:28 GMT
As I finished building my passive pre-amp recently, I thought I'd also make something to go with it, so this compact amplifier case is on the way.  It's not as big as it looks in the picture. The front panel is nine inches across. I've ordered some TPA3116 bits that will be going in it!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 10:26:39 GMT
As I finished building my passive pre-amp recently, I thought I'd also make something to go with it, so this compact amplifier case is on the way. It's not as big as it looks in the picture. The front panel is nine inches across. I've ordered some TPA3116 bits that will be going in it! Making a dual mono Geoff?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 11:03:30 GMT
As I finished building my passive pre-amp recently, I thought I'd also make something to go with it, so this compact amplifier case is on the way. It's not as big as it looks in the picture. The front panel is nine inches across. I've ordered some TPA3116 bits that will be going in it! Making a dual mono Geoff?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2019 9:54:54 GMT
That was quick! The amplifier case just arrived. Six days from China.  I'll unpack and assemble it later for evaluation. I just need to wait for the rest of the components to get here. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2019 10:13:58 GMT
it boggles the mind that a machine manufactured item can be more cheaply made and shipped from the other side of the world, than next door.... I'd guess some of that saving is that China probably mines its own metal, but even so.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 2, 2019 10:41:30 GMT
That was quick! The amplifier case just arrived. Six days from China. I'll unpack and assemble it later for evaluation. I just need to wait for the rest of the components to get here. Wow that’s quicker than Royal Mail half the time |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2019 10:43:21 GMT
Nice! Now the fun begins!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2019 23:03:59 GMT
Well my Cheviots didn't sell on ebay yet again (4th time). Sort of relieved on each occasion, 'cos I like 'em, but they really have to go, as I just don't have room for them anymore in my home or my future plans. Shame, they are they best sounding 12" Tannoys I've heard and that's out of very many. Think I'll bung 'em on Gumtree next.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2019 23:44:33 GMT
Well my Cheviots didn't sell on ebay yet again (4th time). Sort of relieved on each occasion, 'cos I like 'em, but they really have to go, as I just don't have room for them anymore in my home or my future plans. Shame, they are they best sounding 12" Tannoys I've heard and that's out of very many. Think I'll bung 'em on Gumtree next. Very fair price Geoff, can't understand why they didn't sell? What are you going to be using instead? Might be parting with the Ardens soon, maybe my 'future plans' are similar to yours. |
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Post by macca on Jul 15, 2019 7:57:19 GMT
Well my Cheviots didn't sell on ebay yet again (4th time). Sort of relieved on each occasion, 'cos I like 'em, but they really have to go, as I just don't have room for them anymore in my home or my future plans. Shame, they are they best sounding 12" Tannoys I've heard and that's out of very many. Think I'll bung 'em on Gumtree next. You have them on BIN or auction? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2019 8:17:46 GMT
thinks... "can you stack cheviots like ESL57s?"... hmmm
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2019 8:31:17 GMT
Well my Cheviots didn't sell on ebay yet again (4th time). Sort of relieved on each occasion, 'cos I like 'em, but they really have to go, as I just don't have room for them anymore in my home or my future plans. Shame, they are they best sounding 12" Tannoys I've heard and that's out of very many. Think I'll bung 'em on Gumtree next. Very fair price Geoff, can't understand why they didn't sell? What are you going to be using instead?Might be parting with the Ardens soon, maybe my 'future plans' are similar to yours. I have another pair of Tannoys that I intend to modify to my requirements. I've also got a batch of other drivers to experiment with in home built cabinets. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2019 8:33:11 GMT
thinks... "can you stack cheviots like ESL57s?"... hmmm You never know. I did have two pairs of Eatons stacked at one time. That was good fun! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2019 8:38:23 GMT
Well my Cheviots didn't sell on ebay yet again (4th time). Sort of relieved on each occasion, 'cos I like 'em, but they really have to go, as I just don't have room for them anymore in my home or my future plans. Shame, they are they best sounding 12" Tannoys I've heard and that's out of very many. Think I'll bung 'em on Gumtree next. Auction, with a £1365 starting price, which is fair considering how nice these are. Stupid thing is, the first person to actually bother to come round for a demo would jump at them, they sound bloody amazing! Better than the Monitor Golds and HPD's (which I've also owned). |
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Post by macca on Jul 15, 2019 16:57:57 GMT
I'd try it on a BIN. I rarely buy anything on auction and I suspect a lot of people are the same.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2019 20:08:10 GMT
There's a pair on there for £900 even though they need a bit of love.
No doubt yours are nicer Geoff. Hope you get a bite on them. Wish I could get them!
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 15, 2019 20:19:36 GMT
There's a pair on there for £900 even though they need a bit of love. No doubt yours are nicer Geoff. Hope you get a bite on them. Wish I could get them! Pair fell off at £750. I think it’s just one of those times where there’s a lull. Give it 6 months and prices will be at the opposite end of the spectrum. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2019 20:32:25 GMT
There's a pair on there for £900 even though they need a bit of love. No doubt yours are nicer Geoff. Hope you get a bite on them. Wish I could get them! Pair fell off at £750. I think it’s just one of those times where there’s a lull. Give it 6 months and prices will be at the opposite end of the spectrum. As we have seen, yes. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 21:17:36 GMT
Looks like it's goodbye to these. Just been sold on ebay. Had them since 2013. They sound fabulous, among the very top sounding Tannoys I've ever heard and that's all the classics near enough.  |
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