Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II


“For those who want the moon but can't afford it or those who can afford it but like to have fun and work with their hands, I'm willing to give out a recipe for a true high-end 'table which is easy to do, and fun to make as sky's the limit on design/creativity! The cost of materials, including 'table, is roughly $200 (depending, more or less), and add to that a Rega tonearm. The results are astonishing. I'll even tell/show you how to make chipboard look like marble and fool and impress all your friends. If there's interest I'll get on with this project, if not, I'll just continue making them in my basement. The next one I make will have a Corian top and have a zebra stripe pattern! Fun! Any takers?”

The Lead in “Da Thread” as posted by Johnnantais - 2-01-04

Let the saga continue. Sail on, oh ships of Lenco!
mario_b

Showing 9 responses by oregon

Jean,
Welcome back!
I am using the RB 300 with 17D III and it is fantabulous. Excellent tonal balance, tight, articulate bass and kick drum.
The Lenco is ridiculously good.
Mikey,
I am using Audio Physic Virgo II speakers and Joule amps (tube 70 w per).
Bass was a tad lean when I used 35 w amps and improved with more oomph.
However, I have room acoustic issues. So keep that in mind as well.
Interestingly, even with Gershman monitors, the bass was good once I used the 70 w amps.
Mikey,
Congrats!
You are now in vinyl heaven.
I hope we can continue to share our findings with all music lovers of the world.

Remember- friends don't let friends use belt drives.
Gp (Gram Parsons???)
Thanks for the link to Lenco heaven. (Humm...Gram would be in heaven!)
Interesting tables, utilizing one wheel to spin 2 platters.
Long before Arthur got his hands on a Lenco, I was impressed with his website, postings, and his open approach to review equipment and/or music.
Honesty and integrity all the way.
Congrats to Jean!