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Post by firebottle on Feb 29, 2020 11:55:33 GMT
You've doubled up on the 75 link.
Very good package for £1500, though you could try the Lenco original arm first.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 11:59:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 12:03:10 GMT
It was looking good until the last line item. I just wouldn’t want any of them if I’m honest. DIY, modded, vintage etc. All red flags for me. Even Hana carts don’t excite me. The Lencos I’ve seen have been horrid things I wouldn’t have in the house. Each to their own though. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 12:21:24 GMT
It would not be my 1st choice but the Lencos I have heard have sounded absolutely fine for the cost involved.
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Post by firebottle on Feb 29, 2020 12:36:18 GMT
I know we are all different (be blooming awful if we were all the same) but you really need to hear a well set up Lenco.
Mine for instance.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 12:38:11 GMT
I have heard yours. I am sure it is even better now.
Funnily enough, the SL1200 is not top of my list either, but it will do for now.....
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 29, 2020 12:39:50 GMT
You've doubled up on the 75 link. Very good package for £1500, though you could try the Lenco original arm first. Wouldnt be easy to beat that combo without spending real money. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 29, 2020 12:41:57 GMT
It was looking good until the last line item. I just wouldn’t want any of them if I’m honest. DIY, modded, vintage etc. All red flags for me. Even Hana carts don’t excite me. The Lencos I’ve seen have been horrid things I wouldn’t have in the house. Each to their own though. Thing is, it's just an example of what Could be done. A 2M black, a Rega of some sort and a Valab LCR could be put together in that budget. A Goldring Legacy, Inspire Quest and Soneteer There are loads of ways to make a really good sounding Vinyl system. Point is, it ain't got to be mega money |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 12:52:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 13:07:34 GMT
I probably did choose an extreme example, but that is one horrid job. Looks like a bit of spare counter top, a floorboard and some repurposed pallets. The other boxes look like reused vintage junk too. Those banana shaped arms are vile as well. Trust the emporium to want over 2k. You could buy a used Oracle or Orbe for that. Many other great decks for less.
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Post by sq225917 on Feb 29, 2020 13:18:14 GMT
F me, that's all sorts of ugly...
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Post by macca on Feb 29, 2020 13:31:03 GMT
I've only ever heard one Lenco that I'd rate as 'good' and that was so modified you wouldn't recognise it as a Lenco. Otherwise they are okay but all idlers tend to have a 'thuddy' sort of sound that gets a bit wearing on me.
And any belt drive I've ever heard is out for me, even Linn or Rega top of the range, they just don't hold the pitch well enough. Once you hear it you can't help but notice it. Not just with piano but in the bass too.
I admit I am fussy but 'good' for me means just that. Not 'adequate' or 'acceptable.'
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Post by macca on Feb 29, 2020 13:32:42 GMT
F me, that's all sorts of ugly... If it didn't have the speckles it wouldn't look too bad. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 1, 2020 12:58:19 GMT
So, ugly turntables aside..... Been putting some mileage on this today...another 3hrs actually Its definitely changed in character in the last couple if hours. We've hit a rather smooooooth point but without loss of detail or energy. I think this probably isnt far off being ready for a serious listen.  |
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Post by jimbo on Mar 1, 2020 13:12:17 GMT
Cant wait for the review!
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 1, 2020 13:38:00 GMT
Cant wait for the review! It's in the works. I am writing as i listen and trying to be a thorough as possible. It has the potential to be quite a long winded affair so i may trim it a fair bit first. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 17:26:54 GMT
Does a “serious listen” involve a particular pose and facial expression?
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Post by jimbo on Mar 1, 2020 17:34:02 GMT
Cant wait for the review! It's in the works. I am writing as i listen and trying to be a thorough as possible. It has the potential to be quite a long winded affair so i may trim it a fair bit first. Great i like a long winded affair!  |
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Post by macca on Mar 1, 2020 17:49:12 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 1, 2020 18:27:45 GMT
A serious listen involves a long sit here being very serious about listening lol
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 3, 2020 11:01:16 GMT
I keep being told "you need a website" Ive made a start:  |
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Post by firebottle on Mar 3, 2020 11:26:25 GMT
Ha 99 pence, brilliant.
Went to put air in the tyres yesterday, not used a forecourt pump in a long time, still under the impression it would be 20p.
A POUND! Just to put air in your tyres! Luckily I sneaked in after the person in front before the compressor turned off, lol.
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Post by electronumpty on Mar 3, 2020 12:05:08 GMT
Ha 99 pence, brilliant. Went to put air in the tyres yesterday, not used a forecourt pump in a long time, still under the impression it would be 20p. A POUND! Just to put air in your tyres! Luckily I sneaked in after the person in front before the compressor turned off, lol. lol how often do you put air in your tyres? Hasn't been 20p for ages! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 3, 2020 12:11:20 GMT
Ha 99 pence, brilliant. Went to put air in the tyres yesterday, not used a forecourt pump in a long time, still under the impression it would be 20p. A POUND! Just to put air in your tyres! Luckily I sneaked in after the person in front before the compressor turned off, lol. Haha, I know...99p, seemed rude not to lol £1!!! Its only 50p by me lol |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2020 13:19:59 GMT
It's free chez Cagey, as I have a compressor with a calibrated tyre inflator.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 3, 2020 13:20:51 GMT
It's free chez Cagey, as I have a compressor with a calibrated tyre inflator. Me too! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 3, 2020 13:50:30 GMT
More work has just landed on my Doorstep.. Luckily it's the pleasurable kind.    |
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Post by electronumpty on Mar 3, 2020 14:19:29 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 5, 2020 23:53:56 GMT
Been mega busy today and ended up rushing the bastardizing of my PecanPi. I broke the connecter off my SSD's USB to Sata cable. What a pisser. Anyway, as you can see from the truly terrible photo, i have separated the PecanPi from Pi and moved it about 2" inches away. May not seem much but i wanted to try and its all i had to work with. Unfortunately, i cant do a comparison because my spare, but different Usb to Sata cable seems to sound horrific. Yes, i know. I must me mad but honestly, it sounds awful. I have gone back to streaming from Jriver via the router and it sounds far far better. Anyway, new cable ordered.  |
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